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 signs legislation 8.31.2026
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed the following bills:AB 1112 by Assemblymember Greg Wallis (R-Bermuda Dunes) — Tax Equity Allocation.AB 1579 by Assemblymember Avelino Valencia (D-Anaheim) — Tribal gaming: compact...
Governor Newsom announces appointments 8.31.2026
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Kasey Young, of Modesto, has been appointed to the State 911 Advisory Board. Young has been Executive Director at Stanislaus Regional 9-1-1 since 2024, where she held several other...
Governor Newsom signs legislation cracking down on cannabis ads and labels that appeal to kids
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom signed legislation strengthening California's protections for young people by banning cannabis advertising and labels that are attractive to children. This builds on the state’s broader efforts to crack down on intoxicating...
California’s crime rates are at record lows – even if Fox News won’t tell you
News Data shows every major crime rate fell in 2025 as California continues investing in public safety What you need to know: Since 2024, California has seen double-digit declines in every major crime category tracked, including: homicide 18.6%, robbery 19.9%,...
Governor Newsom statement on compromise to address wildfire risk, support fire survivors, and create stronger accountability
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement on Senate Bill 492 (Becker and Petrie-Norris), the three-party compromise reached yesterday to reduce wildfire risk, support fire survivors, and strengthen utility accountability:“We reached a...
Governor Newsom announces $44 million for tribal stewardship, salmon recovery and desert protection projects
News 15 projects will protect biodiversity and expand access to nature for Californians What you need to know: As California continues advancing the goal of conserving 30% of California’s lands and coastal waters by 2030, Governor Newsom announces $44 million for...
Governor Newsom signs bipartisan measure to strengthen suicide prevention efforts for boys, young men
News What you need to know: Building on his previous efforts to support the behavioral health challenges facing young men and boys, Governor Newsom signs AB 1956, formally adding boys and men as a group of focus for the California Office of Suicide Prevention....
Governor Newsom announces $2.7 billion for 150+ projects to expand and make California’s transportation system more resilient
News What you need to know: California is investing $2.7 billion in more than 150 transportation projects to enhance safety across California’s highway system, strengthen infrastructure resiliency to withstand climate-driven extreme weather, and improve access for...
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California’s crime rates are at record lows – even if Fox News won’t tell you
News Data shows every major crime rate fell in 2025 as California continues investing in public safety What you need to know: Since 2024, California has seen double-digit declines in every major crime category tracked, including: homicide 18.6%, robbery 19.9%,...
BUY CALIFORNIAN: Governor Newsom launches new campaign to help consumers identify California-made products
News Manufacturers can now apply to use the “Made in California” label for their products – leveraging the Golden State’s global reputation for quality and innovation What you need to know: California, the world’s fourth-largest economy and the nation’s leader in...
What they are saying: Leaders from across the state celebrate transformative economic investments through California Jobs First
News SACRAMENTO – Yesterday, Governor Gavin Newsom announced $48.5 million in grants through the California Jobs First Regional Investment Initiative to support 18 innovative projects throughout the state that will support the creation of 20,000 jobs while advancing...
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