Proposition 38 Passes, Authorizing $8.4B Bond for Immunology Research
What happened
Proposition 38 passed, authorizing the state to borrow an $8.4 billion bond for immunology and immunotherapy research. The measure, which received 54.2% of votes, will fund research for conditions such as cancer, heart disease, and Alzheimer’s disease. Half of the bond revenue will support a UC-affiliated immunology and immunotherapy research institute, while the remaining half will be distributed to select public universities and nonprofits.
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Why it matters
The funding includes provisions that any drugs created directly through this funding would be discounted by at least 20% for Californians. Additionally, 10% of the revenue generated from these drugs would be returned to the state general fund.
CalMatters conducted an investigation involving Gary K. Michelson and the California Institute for Immunology and Immunotherapy.
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Who's involved
- CalMattersCalMatters discussed the policy proposition put forth by Gary K. Michelson.
- Gary K. MichelsonGary K. Michelson authored Proposition 38 and is the primary funder of the research institute.
- University of CaliforniaUniversity of California is affiliated with the research institute that will receive half of the bond funding.
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The entities involved
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CalMatters
Californian non-profit news website
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Gary K. Michelson
American surgeon
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