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Monterey County hospital rates highest in California, proposed immigration law to deny social benefits

Photo shows the outside of the Monterey hospital
Erin Malsbury
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KAZU News
Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula

In today's newscast, a recent study finds that hospitals in Monterey County are among the most expensive in the state. And, a proposed Trump Administration rule would give immigration officers more discretion to deny permanent residency to immigrants lawfully in the country who rely on public safety net benefits. 

Before joining KAZU, Ngozi covered health, business and economy stories for WYSO in southwest Ohio and The Ohio Newsroom. She’s also worked as a freelance reporter for Reveal, The New Humanitarian and other outlets.