Overview
- In a new interview reported Monday, Berry said Newsom failed to follow up after her December criticism and warned he cannot take women voters for granted.
- Newsom vetoed the Menopause Care Equity Act (AB 432) again in October, arguing the insurance mandate for menopause treatments was too far‑reaching.
- After Berry’s December remarks, Newsom told TMZ they were reconciling and said menopause care was included in his next budget proposal, a claim Berry says did not lead to contact.
- A Newsom spokesperson has praised Berry’s advocacy, said the bill would have unintentionally raised health costs, and told Fox News Digital his latest proposal includes support for menopause care.
- Berry, a founder of the menopause‑care company Respin, has pressed the issue through a Time op‑ed and her DealBook Summit comments calling out the governor’s vetoes.