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California’s Cap-and-Trade Program Funds $28 Billion in Climate Investments Over Last Decade
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: California’s cap-and-trade program has funded $28 billion in climate investments - delivering more than half a million projects across the state, supporting 30,000 jobs and cutting millions of tons of carbon emissions. SACRAMENTO – In just 10...
California Home to Two ZEV Firsts: Nation’s First Solar-Powered EV Truck Stop, World’s Largest Amazon EV Truck Fleet
SACRAMENTO – In just the last two days, California has seen two firsts related to zero-emission vehicles: the nation’s first solar-powered electric truck charging depot and Amazon’s largest electric truck fleet in any country. The two milestones illustrate Governor...
California Increases Groundwater Supply
WHAT TO KNOW: For the first time since 2019, California's groundwater storage has increased – a direct result of state and local actions to capture and store more water underground during last year's historic wet season. SACRAMENTO – California achieved 4.1 million...
Governor Newsom Sponsors Legislation to Expand Local Governments’ Responsibility to Plan for the Housing Needs of People Experiencing and at Risk of Homelessness
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: The Governor is sponsoring new legislation that will add measures to hold cities and counties accountable when they fail to adequately address homelessness. The legislation, AB 3093 (Ward), will ensure that local jurisdictions meaningfully...
World’s Largest Wildlife Crossing on Track to Open by Early 2026
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing outside Los Angeles is anticipated to open by early 2026, providing a safe and sustainable passage for mountain lions and other animals over Highway 101. LOS ANGELES – The world’s largest wildlife crossing...
Marking Mental Health Awareness Month, First Partner Siebel Newsom Highlighted California’s Youth Mental Health Resources at a Los Angeles High School
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: The First Partner, through her California for ALL Kids initiative, visited a Los Angeles high school to highlight the importance of resources and support for youth mental health, the broader supports and care she and Governor Newsom have...