"Debating California's Proposition on Mental Health and Homelessness"

California Governor Gavin Newsom is advocating for Proposition 1, a ballot initiative that would require counties to spend 60% of millionaire tax funds on housing and programs for homeless people with mental illnesses or substance abuse issues. While urban areas like San Francisco support the measure, rural counties like Butte are concerned about the potential impact on existing mental health programs. Critics worry that the proposal could lead to the loss of funding for prevention services and community programs, while supporters argue that more housing and treatment beds are urgently needed to address the state's homelessness crisis.