Gavin Newsom officials quietly reveal contract for $6.2M diaper deal amid demand for ethics probe
California officials released a $6.2 million contract with the nonprofit Baby2Baby to provide free diapers for newborns, a deal tied to Governor Gavin Newsom’s wife’s charitable network. The department said the nonprofit was chosen after a request for information process, though critics argue the award was non‑competitive and politically favored. Republicans and ethics watchdogs have called for greater transparency and an audit of the procurement process.
- ▪The California Department of Health Care Access and Information posted the contract after months of refusing reporters’ requests for its release.
- ▪Baby2Baby was selected based on its statewide distribution capacity and partnerships with over 590 California organizations.
- ▪The contract allocates $3.89 million for diapers, $750,000 for shipping, $610,000 for warehousing, and $917,000 for labor costs.
- ▪Critics, including State Sen. Roger Niello, contend that using a nonprofit as an intermediary adds unnecessary administrative expenses and raises concerns about political favoritism.
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Politics Gavin Newsom officials quietly reveal contract for $6.2M diaper deal amid demand for ethics probe By Titus Wu Published July 18, 2026, 2:27 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Gov. Gavin Newsom quietly released the long-sought contract for California’s controversial no-bid diaper deal with a nonprofit tied to his wife late Friday night — after months of resisting calls from reporters to make the document public. The California Department of Health Care Access and Information posted the $6.2 million agreement with Baby2Baby Friday, revealing the details of the taxpayer-funded contract.
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