Mar 20, 2025

Governor Newsom statement on President Trump’s executive order to eliminate the Department of Education

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement today in response to President Donald Trump signing an executive order beginning the process of eliminating the U.S. Department of Education:

“This overreach needs to be rejected immediately by a co-equal branch of government. Or was Congress eliminated by this executive order, too?”

Governor Gavin Newsom

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Governor Newsom celebrates Small Business Saturday, encouraging residents to support their community by shopping local

Nov 29, 2025

News What you need to know: Small Business Saturday highlights the outsized economic impact of California’s nation-leading 4.3 million small businesses, which create two-thirds of net new jobs and anchor the state’s innovation ecosystem. By shopping local,...

Governor Newsom proclaims Thanksgiving Day

Nov 27, 2025

News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring November 27, 2025 as Thanksgiving Day.The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below: PROCLAMATIONAs people across the country come together to celebrate Thanksgiving, we reflect...

California delegation wraps historic participation at COP30: new global partnerships, clean energy records, and climate leadership

Nov 26, 2025

News What you need to know: California delegation wraps historic participation at COP30: new global partnerships, clean energy records, and climate leadership SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom’s administration wrapped up a landmark trip to Brazil for the UN Climate...