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California prepares for dangerous heatwave ahead of Fourth of July
News What you need to know: The Fourth of July week is expected to bring 110 degree-plus temperatures across much of California. Take steps now to prepare for the heat. En españolSACRAMENTO – With temperatures set to exceed 110 degrees throughout much of the state...
Governor Newsom signs 2024 state budget supporting fiscal stability and core programs
News What you need to know: The Governor signed legislation reflecting the final budget agreement with the Legislature, delivering a budget that is balanced over the next two fiscal years while maintaining investments in core programs. Historic reserves and...
California to assist with down payments for up to 1,700 first-generation homebuyers
News What you need to know: As part of the Dream For All Program, California is giving 1,700 first-generation buyers the chance to purchase a home. To date, this program has provided nearly 4,000 first-time homebuyers with a path to ownership by offering down payment...
Governor Newsom statement on Supreme Court’s homeless encampments decision
News SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement after a ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of City of Grants Pass v. Johnson: “Today’s ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court provides state and local officials the definitive authority to...
Acting Governor Eleni Kounalakis signs legislation 6.27.24
News SACRAMENTO – Acting Governor Eleni Kounalakis today signed the following bill:SB 167 by the Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review – Taxation.For full text of the bill, visit: http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov. Recent news
California beats Big Oil – again
News What you need to know: Implementation of California’s law requiring 3,200-foot setbacks protecting neighborhoods from oil drilling can now begin after the oil industry announced it is dropping its referendum from November’s ballot. SACRAMENTO – California...
California to add financial literacy as a requirement to graduate high school
News What you need to know: California is ensuring that all high school students are taught personal financial literacy before graduating after an agreement between state leadership and NGPF Mission 2030, an affiliate of Next Gen Personal Finance was reached....
Governor Newsom expresses momentary relief that Idaho abortion ban won’t interfere in case of emergencies, warns of fight ahead
News What you need to know: The U.S. Supreme Court today reinstated a lower court order that ensures hospitals in Idaho can perform emergency services, including abortions, to save the life of a pregnant patient. The Court declined, however, to make clear once and for...
California keeps adding more fast food jobs
News What you need to know: Since the minimum wage law went into effect, California added more than 10,000 new fast food jobs; every month this year has seen consistent gains. SACRAMENTO – According to new state and federal employment data, California’s fast food...
Governor Newsom signs legislation 6.26.24
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today signed legislation including the legislative version of the 2024 state budget, with the Legislature expected to vote later today on legislation reflecting the final budget agreement.The Governor announced signing the...
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