Assemblyman Carl DeMaio raised concerns during the first budget hearing of 2025, focusing on the governor’s proposed budget for providing healthcare to undocumented immigrants in California. He highlighted a significant discrepancy in cost estimations provided by Governor Gavin Newsom’s office. Initially, the cost was projected at $6.5 billion, but it has now been revised to $9.5 billion, marking a 46.2 percent increase. DeMaio criticized this adjustment, emphasizing the burden on California taxpayers, especially in light of proposed tax hikes. As a representative of District 75, DeMaio serves communities across regions like Fallbrook, Poway, and Santee, among others.
