Jan 6, 2026

THIS WEEK: State finance director to hold media briefing on Governor Newsom’s 2026-27 budget

SACRAMENTO — California Director of Finance Joe Stephenshaw will hold a media briefing to provide details of Governor Gavin Newsom’s 2026-27 state budget proposal, which will be transmitted to the Legislature on Friday.

WHEN: Friday, January 9 at approximately 10 a.m.

LOCATION: State Capitol Annex Swing Space

LIVESTREAM: The Governor’s YouTube page

NOTE: This in-person press event will be open to credentialed media only. Media interested in attending must RSVP by clicking here no later than 10 p.m., January 8.

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