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California Diaper Deal Bypassed Bidding | Venice Beach News
California’s governor touts a $6.2 million diaper giveaway as a competitive bid—but state records reveal it was secretly awarded without public competition. This isn’t an isolated case: over two dozen similar exemptions totaling more than $1 billion quietly bypass standard bidding rules, covering everything from opioid funds to suicide crisis grants. Most never expire and dodge public oversight. Baby2Baby, the recipient, has received state money before without competitive bids—but this time, the contract is buried in the budget with no public notice. State officials admit these exemptions…
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