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Governor Newsom Announces Statewide Expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to Provide Universal Access to Free Books for Young Children
With this expansion, all California children under 5 will be eligible to receive a free book in the mail every month, as the program scales over the next several years California is the first state to offer a fully bilingual book option for Dolly Parton’s Imagination...
Governor Newsom Proclaims Immigrant Heritage Month 2023
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring June 2023, as “Immigrant Heritage Month” in the State of California. The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below: PROCLAMATION Generations of immigrants from across the globe have...
During National Gun Violence Awareness Month, Governor Newsom Launches GunSafety.ca.gov
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: The new website provides information on how Californians can request Gun Violence Restraining Orders, and shares critical life-saving resources. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the launch of GunSafety.ca.gov, a website that...
Free Job Training and Incentives Now Available for California Caregivers
WHY IT MATTERS: California is continuing to build its health care workforce. This new program allows caregivers for older adults and adults with disabilities the chance to get free job training and earn up to $6,000 in incentives. SACRAMENTO – To continue to build...
Governor Newsom Statement on Migrant Arrivals in California
SACRAMENTO -- Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement today in response to migrant arrivals in California: “Today, Attorney General Rob Bonta and I met with over a dozen migrants in Sacramento. These individuals were transported from Texas to New Mexico...
What They’re Saying: Governor Newsom’s Proposals to Build More, Faster
SACRAMENTO – Last month, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the state’s most ambitious permitting and project review reforms in a half-century to build California’s clean energy future while creating thousands of good jobs. Now, the proposals are gaining steam with...
Governor Newsom Announces $16 Million to Support Farmworker Homeownership
Why It Matters: The $16 million awarded today will help expand homeownership for farmworkers in California. As part of today’s announcement, San Mateo County will receive $5 million to purchase homes for survivors of the tragic Half Moon Bay farm shooting in January....
Governor Newsom Proclaims LGBTQ+ Pride Month 2023
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring June 2023, as “LGBTQ+ Pride Month” in the State of California. The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below: PROCLAMATION This month – and every month – California stands with the...
Illegal Book Bans: Governor Newsom, Attorney General Bonta, and State Superintendent Thurmond Warn Against Book Bans Statewide
Statewide leaders highlight legal and constitutional protections restricting the removal of books from libraries and schools SACRAMENTO – Today Governor Gavin Newsom, Attorney General Rob Bonta, and State Superintendent Tony Thurmond sent a joint letter to all county...
Governor Newsom Grants Executive Clemency
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has granted pardons to four people who served in the Armed Forces. These pardon grants coincide with Military Appreciation Month, which honors the service and sacrifice of servicemembers and their families....
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