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 7.21.2026
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Fernando Reyes, of Sacramento, has been appointed Legal Advisor at the Public Employment Relations Board. Reyes has been Senior Regional Attorney at the Public Employment Relations...
El Gobernador Newsom reafirma el compromiso de California con los nuevas e importantes inversiones para los veteranos
News What you need to know: El Gobernador Newsom ha impulsado una de las agendas más integrales del país para apoyar a los veteranos y a las familias militares. To read this release in English, click here. SACRAMENTO – Desde 2019, el Gobernador Gavin Newsom ha...
Governor Newsom doubles down on California’s commitment to veterans with major new investments
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom has championed one of the nation's most comprehensive agendas to support veterans and military families. Para leer este comunicado en español, haga clic aquí. SACRAMENTO – Since 2019, Governor Gavin Newsom has invested more...
Governor Newsom announces appointments 7.20.26
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Rafael Acevedo, of Imperial County, has been appointed Associate Director, Region IV of the Division of Adult Institutions at the California Department of Corrections and...
Governor Newsom signs executive order strengthening statewide sex trafficking prevention and response
News What you need to know: Today, Governor Newsom signed an executive order establishing a coordinated, statewide effort to develop an anti-sex trafficking roadmap that prioritizes survivors and prevention tactics. The executive order builds on work led by First...
Governor, First Partner statement on the passing of Clint Reilly
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom issued the following statement today on the passing of Clint Reilly, San Francisco icon, philanthropist, publisher, and real estate leader:“Clint was a San Francisco institution — he had...
Governor Newsom announces continued growth in California ZEV sales as Trump’s reckless Iran war raises prices on Americans nationwide
News California is building a market that creates good-paying jobs and lowers costs for families What you need to know: As gasoline prices skyrocketed in the wake of Trump’s war in Iran, California’s demand for zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) grew. ZEV sales increased...
Governor Newsom announces California nearly triples internet infrastructure ready to connect homes and businesses
News California's broadband operational network just grew to 1,250 miles, ready to serve homes and businesses now Installation of conduit the protective structure for the broadband fiber. What you need to know: Governor Newsom has nearly tripled the high-speed...
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Governor Newsom announces appointments 7.21.2026
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Fernando Reyes, of Sacramento, has been appointed Legal Advisor at the Public Employment Relations Board. Reyes has been Senior Regional Attorney at the Public Employment Relations...
Governor Newsom signs executive order strengthening statewide sex trafficking prevention and response
News What you need to know: Today, Governor Newsom signed an executive order establishing a coordinated, statewide effort to develop an anti-sex trafficking roadmap that prioritizes survivors and prevention tactics. The executive order builds on work led by First...
Governor Newsom signs legislation 7.16.2026
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed the following bills:AB 35 by Assemblymember David Alvarez (D-San Diego) — Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024: Administrative...
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