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Newsom launches California program to provide free diapers to newborns in state

The Hill · May 8, 2026, 7:31 PM · Also reported by 3 other sources

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California will become the first state to provide free diapers to newborns starting this summer under a new program Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) announced Friday. Under the “Golden State Start” initiative, every newborn in the state will receive 400 diapers when they are discharged from participating hospi

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Newsom launches California program to provide free diapers to newborns in state

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