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 proclaims Farmworker Day
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring August 26, 2026, as “California Farmworker Day.”The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below in both English and Spanish: PROCLAMATIONThe story of farmworkers in California is...
Governor Newsom awards $48.5 million to drive economic growth and advance innovation across the state, supporting the creation of 20,000 new jobs
News What you need to know: California is investing $48.5 million through the California Jobs First Regional Investment Initiative to support 18 projects across eight economic regions. The investments are expected to support the creation of 20,000 jobs while advancing...
Governor Newsom announces appointments 8.25.2026
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Cynthia Stein, of Piedmont, has been appointed General Counsel at the California Housing and Homelessness Agency. Stein has been the Senior Counselor for LA Recovery in the Office of...
Governor, First Partner statement on the passing of Dolly Parton
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom issued the following statement today and ordered all flags on state buildings to be flown at half-staff in honor of the passing of singer-songwriter, actress, and philanthropist Dolly...
ICYMI: The nation’s economic engine, California, continues to lead in job creation and raising wages
News Through July 2026, California accounted for one in six new jobs in the nation What you need to know: California is adding jobs more than three times as fast as the nation, delivering strong productivity gains, and raising wages for workers — demonstrating the...
California becomes first state to offer same-day and ongoing opioid treatment support
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom today launched CA Bridge Connect, a first-in-the-nation free statewide call- and text-based service that offers immediate help, with ongoing follow-up support, to Californians seeking treatment for opioid use. This is part...
Governor Newsom signs legislation 8.24.2026
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed the following bills:AB 1778 by Assemblymember Joe Patterson (R-Rocklin) — Controlled substances: testosterone.AB 2056 by Assemblymember David Alvarez (D-San Diego) — Teachers: exchange...
Governor Newsom announces intent for California to sue Trump administration over latest attack on voting; new legislation introduced to defend democracy
News What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom took another step today to defend elections in California in the wake of the Trump administration’s continued attacks on democracy — announcing California’s intent to sue over Trump’s latest attack on mail-in ballots...
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Governor Newsom awards $48.5 million to drive economic growth and advance innovation across the state, supporting the creation of 20,000 new jobs
News What you need to know: California is investing $48.5 million through the California Jobs First Regional Investment Initiative to support 18 projects across eight economic regions. The investments are expected to support the creation of 20,000 jobs while advancing...
ICYMI: The nation’s economic engine, California, continues to lead in job creation and raising wages
News Through July 2026, California accounted for one in six new jobs in the nation What you need to know: California is adding jobs more than three times as fast as the nation, delivering strong productivity gains, and raising wages for workers — demonstrating the...
FACTS NOT ON FOX NEWS: California attracts more startup investment than 49 states combined
News $366 billion in venture-capital funding raised by companies big and small in 2026 What you need to know: Under Governor Newsom, California secures more venture capital funding than the rest of the country combined. SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom announced...
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