SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 15 -- The California State Assembly Democratic Caucus issued the following news release:

SAN LUIS OBISPO-Assemblymember Dawn Addis (D-Morro Bay), Chair of the Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 1 on Health, announced a $1 million appropriation in the 2026-27 California State Budget for Cal Poly to conduct a study evaluating long term solutions to address healthcare workforce shortages on the Central Coast.

"One of the most urgent needs across California is healthcare - and that starts with the ability to see a doctor," said Addis. "Through numerous committee hearings, I have fought to secure funding that invests in increasing the physician workforce on the Central Coast, and I am proud that we are delivering for Cal...