https://arstechnica.com/science/2020/01/california-considers-state-brand-drugs-to-fight-greedy-pharmaceutical-companies/ > California could become the first state to introduce its own brand of generic prescription drugs in an effort to drag down stratospheric healthcare costs. > The plan for state-branded drugs is part of California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s budget proposal, which he is expected to unveil Friday, January 10.