Your tax dollars at work

Marie Waldron column By Assemblymember Marie Waldron AD – 75 (R)

Recent reports regarding Planned Parenthood that appear to show officials and employees of that organization trafficking in human tissues have ignited a firestorm of controversy across the United States. Since Planned Parenthood receives public funding, a review of how taxpayer dollars are being spent is in order.

Several weeks ago, I requested an accounting of state funds paid to Planned Parenthood by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). In their response, DHCS indicated that California taxpayers have provid...