Governor Newsom deploys first-in-the-nation GenAI technologies to improve efficiency in state government
News What you need to know: California continues to improve efficiency and engagement in state government by advancing its first-in-the-nation project to integrate cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology into state operations. Los Angeles, California –...
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Governor Newsom proclaims Apprenticeship Day 2025
News Sacramento, California – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring April 30, 2025, as “Apprenticeship Day.”The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below. PROCLAMATIONNational Apprenticeship Day is a nationwide celebration...
Governor Newsom announces launch of new AI tool to supercharge the approval of building permits and speed recovery from Los Angeles Fires
News What you need to know: The state of California is providing LA City and County a new AI-powered e-check software free of charge to speed the pace at which local governments are approving building permits. LOS ANGELES – Leveraging the power of private sector...
Governor Newsom expands affordable housing and supportive services for rural Californians with $118.9 million in new federal funding
News What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom and the Department of Housing and Community Development today announced the awards of $118.9 million in federal funding for 29 California rural and tribal communities to create more affordable housing and supportive...
Governor Newsom announces appointments 4.29.25
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Kristina “Kris” Thayer, of Raleigh, North Carolina, has been appointed Director of The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment. Thayer has been Director of the Director of the...
California sues Trump administration for dismantling AmeriCorps
News What you need to know: California is filing a lawsuit today against the Trump administration for dismantling AmeriCorps, which puts service and volunteer programs across the country and in California at risk. SACRAMENTO — Today, Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney...
Governor Newsom congratulates Prime Minister Mark Carney
News SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement congratulating newly elected Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney:“Jennifer and I warmly congratulate Prime Minister Mark Carney on his party's election victory in Canada. California looks...
TOMORROW: Governor Newsom to announce first-in-the-nation government efficiency efforts
News LOS ANGELES COUNTY — Governor Gavin Newsom will make an announcement regarding the state’s use of AI and other technologies to improve government efficiency and engagement.WHEN: Tuesday, April 29 at approximately 11 a.m.LIVESTREAM: Governor’s Twitter page,...
Governor Newsom proclaims Workers’ Memorial Day 2025
News Sacramento, California – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring April 28, 2025 as “Workers’ Memorial Day.”The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below: PROCLAMATIONOn Workers’ Memorial Day, we acknowledge, remember, and honor...
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Ahead of peak fire season, California adds second C-130 airtanker to world’s largest aerial firefighting fleet
News What you need to know: California’s second C-130 Hercules airtanker is ready for firefighting operations, adding to the state’s arsenal that stands ready to protect communities from catastrophic wildfire. SACRAMENTO – With peak fire season on the horizon,...
California is now the 4th largest economy in the world
News What you need to know: California’s economy continues to dominate and grow at a faster rate than the world’s top economies, with new data showing it has overtaken Japan as the 4th largest economy in the world. SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom today announced...
Governor Newsom makes CalRx® Naloxone available for all Californians at $24
News California is the first state in the nation to provide an affordable direct-to-consumer drug onlineWhat you need to know: CalRx® Naloxone is now available directly to individuals at the same affordable price of $24 previously offered to businesses, further...
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