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California Increases Minimum Wage, Protections for Fast-Food Workers
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Beginning in April next year, California’s minimum wage for the state’s 500,000 fast-food workers will increase to $20 per hour – the average hourly wage for fast-food workers in 2022 was $16.21. Through the Fast Food Council, workers will have...
RECAP: Governor Newsom Highlights California’s Climate Action on World Stage at Climate Week
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: From holding Big Oil accountable and achieving climate goals ahead of schedule to partnering with governments to fight climate change and calling out oil industry lies on the world stage, California showed the world what real climate action...
Governor Newsom Calls Out Oil Industry at UN: “This is a Fossil Fuel Crisis”
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: The Governor delivered remarks at the UN Climate Ambition Summit – and called out the oil industry for their role in causing our climate crisis. NEW YORK – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom addressed the United Nations Climate Ambition Summit hosted...
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Governor Newsom announces appointments 10.23.2025
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Jeannie Romas, of Wilmette, Illinois, has been appointed to General Counsel at the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Romas has been Director of the Fugitive...
ICYMI: Governor advances Delta Conveyance Project through two key milestones
News What you need to know: The Delta Conveyance Project continues to make progress with two key milestones to push the project forward — a certification of consistency submitted to the Delta Stewardship Council and a state appellate court decision allowing...
California invests over $140 million to support Planned Parenthood health centers amid Trump’s efforts to defund
News What you need to know: Amid an ongoing government shutdown and President Trump’s budget betrayal this summer, Governor Newsom is announcing over $140 million in state investments to support Planned Parenthood health centers across California. This funding would...
Governor Newsom outlines California’s economic dominance at the California Economic Summit
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom joined the CA Economic Summit for a fireside chat about California’s success as one of the world’s leading economies. STOCKTON — Today, Governor Gavin Newsom and Director of the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic...
Governor Newsom announces appointments 10.22.25
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Jamie Gillette, of Sacramento, has been appointed Chief Deputy Director at the California Civil Rights Department. Gillette has been Deputy Director of Enforcement at the California...
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