The proposal, which requires legislative approval next week, will provide healthcare, public benefits and other resources to Afghan evacuees in California
. Thousands of people are fleeing Afghanistan after the Taliban seized power last month as the U.S. withdrew its troops. Those who have made it into the United States now face the daunting task of rebuilding their lives.
Newsom also announced a partnership with Airbnb, which previously committed to help 20,000 Afghan refugees across the world. The Newsom administration said Airbnb has housed more than 100 Afghan refugees in California thus far and will continue coordinating with agencies to offer further assistance.
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