Governor Newsom signs laws to protect school children and hospital patients, and limit fear tactics used by Trump’s secret police force to terrorize communities
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom signed the nation’s strongest protections into law to limit tactics being used by Trump's federal “secret police,” protect children at schools, and patients in public hospitals from Trump’s lawlessness. LOS ANGELES —...
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Governor Newsom issues legislative update 10.3.25
News Sacramento, California – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed the following bills: AB 5 by Assemblymember Marc Berman (D-Menlo Park) – Elections: official canvass. AB 94 by Assemblymember Steve Bennett (D-Ventura) – Recall elections:...
Governor Newsom signs landmark worker legislation, in stark contrast to Trump’s assault on workers and government shutdown
News What you need to know: While President Trump shuts down the federal government, fires union workers, and rolls back worker protections, Governor Newsom signed landmark laws giving more than 800,000 rideshare workers a route to union representation — and higher...
California adds largest graduating class of Highway Patrol officers in 16 years to its police force
News What you need to know: 146 new California Highway Patrol officers were sworn in today to protect communities statewide. West Sacramento, California – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom congratulated 146 new California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers — the largest...
Governor Newsom signs legislation to advance California’s position as the epicenter of global innovation
News What you need to know: At one of the two national quantum research hubs in California, Governor Gavin Newsom today signed legislation and announced new funding to advance the Golden State’s fusion and quantum sectors — and maintain California’s worldwide...
Governor Newsom announces appointments
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Craig Snellings, of Oakland, has been reappointed to the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, where he has served since 2019. Snellings was an Associate Trial Attorney at Hartsuyker,...
Governor Newsom: No state funding for sell-out universities
News SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement in response to the White House’s proposed “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education,” which ties access to federal funding to radical conservative ideological restrictions on...
Health care costs for many Californians will nearly double in three months because of Donald Trump, Governor Newsom warns
News What you need to know: Because of President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," Californians will see the average monthly share of their premiums increase from 73 - 388 percent starting in January. Democrats in Congress have agreed to fund the government to reverse...
Governor Newsom announces 99.8% compliance with emergency regulations, signs bill to permanently protect children from hemp products
News What you need to know: Building on the strength of emergency regulations that prohibit the sale of intoxicating products to children, Governor Newsom today signed into law legislation to regulate intoxicating hemp products and give government agencies tools to...
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Governor Newsom signs legislation to advance California’s position as the epicenter of global innovation
News What you need to know: At one of the two national quantum research hubs in California, Governor Gavin Newsom today signed legislation and announced new funding to advance the Golden State’s fusion and quantum sectors — and maintain California’s worldwide...
Split screen: Governor Newsom launches new international climate partnerships as Trump unleashes unhinged UN rant
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom attended Climate Week in New York, where he launched new international partnerships with Brazil and Kenya to combat climate change, met with foreign leaders, and highlighted California's progress in clean energy and...
Millions of Californians getting refunds on their electricity bills next month, up to $60 billion in savings starts next year
News What you need to know: Millions of California families can expect automatic refunds averaging $61 on their electric bills in October – part of a credit that is planned to be supercharged next year thanks to historic legislation the Governor signed last week....
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