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Taking on Historic Homophobia in Justice System, California Governor Newsom Launches Process for Pardoning People Prosecuted for Being Gay
Move Was Inspired by Advocacy to Posthumously Pardon Bayard Rustin, an Influential Civil Rights Leader In Launching New Process for Historic LGBTQ Pardons, Governor Newsom Announced the Formal Pardon of Rustin SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that...
Governor Newsom Issues Proclamation Declaring Black History Month 2.3.20
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring February 2020, as Black History Month in the State of California. The text of the proclamation is below: PROCLAMATION The history of democracy in the United States is one of struggle and...
Governor Newsom Announces Completion of Emergency Projects to Protect Wildfire-Vulnerable Communities
Governor Newsom ordered the emergency fuel management projects as part of Emergency Proclamation last year Learning lessons of Paradise, 35 projects targeted 90,000 acres surrounding the 200 most-at-risk communities – protecting evacuation routes and critical...
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Governor Newsom announces suite of new wildfire community hardening measures
News What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom today announced he will issue an executive order to harden communities from wind-propelled wildfires that turn into urban firestorms. Washington, D.C. — After meeting with key state and federal leaders on recovery...
Governor Newsom meets with President Trump and members of Congress from both sides of the aisle on disaster relief for LA firestorm survivors
News What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom traveled to Washington, DC to meet with President Trump and members of Congress — focusing on securing critical disaster aid for the survivors of the Los Angeles fires and ensuring impacted families who lost their...
ICYMI: Governor Newsom cuts red tape to help Los Angeles quickly recover and rebuild
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom has taken unprecedented action to cut red tape and remove regulatory barriers to help Los Angeles recover and rebuild quickly – including by suspending CEQA and Coastal Act permitting requirements. LOS ANGELES — In response...
Governor Newsom announces new food benefits available for people in Los Angeles impacted by recent fires
News What you need to know: People impacted by the recent fires in Los Angeles may be eligible for new food benefits. A family of four with a monthly income up to $3,529 per month may be eligible to receive $975. Los Angeles, California – As part of California’s...
Governor Newsom announces appointments 2.4.25
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Mark Tollefson, of Rancho Cordova, has been appointed Chief Deputy Director at the California High-Speed Rail Authority. Tollefson has been Undersecretary of the California State...
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