So it’s that time again. Too many campaign commercials and appearances. Not enough substance. Healthcare turns out to be important for any governor to know and know well, although I’ve never met one who does. Healthcare, via Medicaid, consumes more than 30 percent of Rhode Island’s budget. It’s also the largest sector…

In California, healthcare costs are rising faster than income and inflation, and 4 in 10 adults in the state say they’re paying down medical debt. With the governor’s race in full swing, it’s still not clear what the candidates would do to fix it.