Governor Newsom, Legislative leaders announce 2026-27 balanced budget agreement that ensures $0 deficit, while funding healthcare and key services
News NO deficit THIS YEAR. NO deficit NEXT YEAR. ✅ FUNDED: small business tax cuts ✅ FUNDED: free school meals, free summer school, universal pre-school, and childcare slots ✅ FUNDED: historic investment in students with disabilities ✅ FUNDED: healthcare...
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Governor Newsom announces appointments 7.8.2026
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Amy Tong, of Elk Grove, has been appointed to the Scholarshare Investment Board. Tong has been Partner and Chair of the Emerging Tech and AI Group at Ballard Partners since 2026. She...
California continues illegal cannabis crackdown, seizing more than 63,000 pounds of illegal cannabis in three months
News What you need to know: California’s coordinated enforcement operations have seized more than 841,000 pounds (420 tons) of illicit cannabis valued at more than $1.3 billion. In three months, partners seized more than 63,000 pounds of illegal cannabis worth over...
Governor Newsom announces appointments 7.7.2026
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Jaci Thomson, of Roseville, has been appointed Deputy Director of the Interagency Support Division at the California Department of General Services. Thomson has been Special Advisor to...
California’s wildfire defense blasts off: Governor Newsom launches “FireSat” wildfire-detection satellites to spot blazes from space
News While Trump slashes wildfire prevention funding, California is leveraging the latest technology to protect communities (July 7, 2026 launch / Credit: Earth Fire Alliance) What you need to know: Governor Newsom builds on multi-year investments in wildfire...
Lights, camera, action! First year of California’s expanded Film & TV Tax Credit projected to bring $6.6 billion in economic impact
News 41 new projects awarded today, including DreamWorks Animation’s “DONKEY,” Disney’s “Hexed,” and “Gingerbread Men” from Artists Equity What you need to know: Since Governor Newsom’s historic expansion of the Film & TV Tax Credit program, the state has awarded...
Governor Newsom signs legislation 7.6.26
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed the following bills: AB 1625 by Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen (D-Elk Grove) — Sacramento Regional Transit District: board compensation. AB 1683 by the Committee on Insurance — Workers’...
Governor Newsom announces deployment of California firefighters and equipment to Colorado, as sister state battles wildfires
News What you need to know: California is deploying 15 fire engines and 53 personnel to help Colorado fight the over 85,000-acre Aspen Acres Fire, marking the first-ever CAL FIRE deployment to Colorado under a national mutual aid partnership. SACRAMENTO – Governor...
Gobernador Gavin Newsom conmemora el Día de la Independencia con una llamada a renovar la lucha por defender la democracia
News SACRAMENTO – El Gobernador Gavin Newsom difundió hoy su mensaje sobre el 4 de julio, exhortando a los estadounidenses a afrontar este momento con el mismo valor que ha definido a generaciones de movimientos dedicados a ampliar y proteger la democracia.En su...
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Gobernador Gavin Newsom conmemora el Día de la Independencia con una llamada a renovar la lucha por defender la democracia
News SACRAMENTO – El Gobernador Gavin Newsom difundió hoy su mensaje sobre el 4 de julio, exhortando a los estadounidenses a afrontar este momento con el mismo valor que ha definido a generaciones de movimientos dedicados a ampliar y proteger la democracia.En su...
Governor Gavin Newsom marks Fourth of July with a call for a renewed fight to defend democracy
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today released his Fourth of July message, calling on Americans to meet this moment with the same courage that has defined generations of movements to expand and protect democracy.In his remarks, the Governor warns that the...
Governor Newsom, Legislative leaders announce 2026-27 balanced budget agreement that ensures $0 deficit, while funding healthcare and key services
News NO deficit THIS YEAR. NO deficit NEXT YEAR. ✅ FUNDED: small business tax cuts ✅ FUNDED: free school meals, free summer school, universal pre-school, and childcare slots ✅ FUNDED: historic investment in students with disabilities ✅ FUNDED: healthcare...
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