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Former Treasury and state health officials told Fortune the already understaffed agencies lack the infrastructure to manage the surge, warning of possible system breakdowns, long wait times, and millions losing coverage by 2034.
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Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 22 July 2025
Newsom had warned the Guard was understaffed as California entered peak wildfire season.
—Danielle Wallace, FOXNews.com, 16 July 2025
Others say understaffed and under-resourced schools too often rely on police for reinforcement with student behavior, as well as over-criminalize students at a young age.
—Cleo Krejci, jsonline.com, 15 July 2025
The office was understaffed for about 16 months and without an official leader since February.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 14 July 2025
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Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 22 July 2025
Newsom had warned the Guard was understaffed as California entered peak wildfire season.
—Danielle Wallace, FOXNews.com, 16 July 2025
Others say understaffed and under-resourced schools too often rely on police for reinforcement with student behavior, as well as over-criminalize students at a young age.
—Cleo Krejci, jsonline.com, 15 July 2025
The office was understaffed for about 16 months and without an official leader since February.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 14 July 2025
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“Understaffed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/understaffed. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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