Governor Newsom expands film and TV tax credits with new legislation, creates tax credit to support post-production jobs
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom signed two bills to support thousands of film and television jobs in California by strengthening the state’s Film and TV Tax Credit Program and creating a new tax credit for post production work including editing, sound, and...
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National leaders and lawmakers celebrate Governor Newsom’s signature on the most comprehensive data center laws in the nation
News SACRAMENTO – Yesterday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed the most comprehensive data center laws in the nation, providing communities more control on water, electricity, and land use. These new laws will help protect California’s innovation economy while giving...
Governor Newsom delivers $886 million in utility bill relief, with millions of households receiving an average of $75 this summer
News While Donald Trump makes life more expensive for Americans, California is putting money directly back in Californians’ pockets when summer electricity use is at its highest What you need to know: California Climate Credits are being added to summer utility bills...
What they are saying: Strong support for California’s new laws to expand EV access, consumer choice, and cut dependence on oil
News SACRAMENTO — California leaders, consumer advocates, clean-air organizations, and electric-transportation stakeholders are praising Governor Gavin Newsom’s signing of a package of legislation that will accelerate California’s transition to affordable, reliable...
Ahead of Climate Week NYC, Governor Newsom announces California cut climate pollution again as economy keeps growing
News The Golden State keeps leading on climate as DC Republicans vote to put polluters over America’s economic security What you need to know: California reduced statewide greenhouse gas emissions by 3.9% according to new data, while the state’s economy grew 3.2% the...
Governor Newsom proclaims state of emergency to bolster statewide El Nino preparedness, protect California
News Proclaims states of emergency in several counties to support recovery from earlier storm activity and other events What you need to know: Governor Newsom is taking early action to prepare California for what is shaping up to be a historic El Niño season,...
Governor Newsom signs most comprehensive data center laws in the nation, providing communities more control on water, electricity, and land use
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom today signed seven bills to strengthen California’s approach to data centers — requiring data centers to report about water and electricity use. The bills help protect California’s innovation economy while ensuring...
Governor Newsom issues legislative update 9.20.2026
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed the following bills:AB 28 by Assemblymember Pilar Schiavo (D-Santa Clarita) — Solid waste landfills: subsurface temperatures.AB 550 by Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris (D-Irvine) — The...
California establishes Dolly Parton Day
News What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation establishing Dolly Parton Day, in honor of the renowned singer, songwriter, philanthropist, and actress. SACRAMENTO – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 931 by Senators Shannon Grove...
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Governor Newsom proclaims state of emergency to bolster statewide El Nino preparedness, protect California
News Proclaims states of emergency in several counties to support recovery from earlier storm activity and other events What you need to know: Governor Newsom is taking early action to prepare California for what is shaping up to be a historic El Niño season,...
Governor Newsom expands film and TV tax credits with new legislation, creates tax credit to support post-production jobs
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom signed two bills to support thousands of film and television jobs in California by strengthening the state’s Film and TV Tax Credit Program and creating a new tax credit for post production work including editing, sound, and...
Governor Newsom signs new laws to protect California elections from Trump interference
News What you need to know: As Donald Trump escalates his attacks on free and fair elections ahead of November, Governor Newsom today signed new laws creating felony penalties for interfering with California’s ballots and election systems — strengthening California’s...
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