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Governor Newsom signs legislation 8.20.2026
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed the following bills:AB 2153 by Assemblymember Marc Berman (D-Menlo Park) — Voter registration: residency confirmation.AB 2323 by Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood) — Publication:...
Governor Newsom secures federal disaster assistance for small businesses impacted by Boyle Heights warehouse fire
News What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to help small businesses and private nonprofit organizations recover from economic losses caused by the 2026 Los Palos incident, also known as...
ICYMI: Law signed by Governor Newsom helps pave the way for the world’s largest union of rideshare drivers
News What you need to know: The Golden State just became home to the world’s largest union of gig drivers, thanks to historic legislation championed by Governor Gavin Newsom and the Legislature that provides a pathway to unionization for rideshare workers. SACRAMENTO...
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Governor Newsom signs bill to ban child marriage
News SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom today signed AB 1267 (Pellerin, D-Santa Cruz), which bans child marriage in the state of California. The Governor signed the bill in his office with advocate Courtney Stodden, a survivor herself, whose parents allowed her to...
Governor Newsom signs bill strengthening local journalism, defending a free press as cornerstone of democracy
News What you need to know: As Donald Trump restricts press freedom, Governor Newsom signed new legislation strengthening local journalism in California. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today signed legislation to strengthen local journalism and support the...
Governor Newsom signs bills to protect sexual assault survivors and increase safety on college campuses
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom signed a major package of public safety bills, including Senate Bill 1056 to establish safeguards for the review of sexually explicit evidence without compromising the fairness of the trial. SACRAMENTO – As disturbing...
Governor Newsom signs legislation to accelerate California’s fusion industry, announces major investment for quantum research
News Governor Gavin Newsom signs legislation to strengthen California’s fusion-energy and quantum-technology leadership at the University of California, Berkeley. What you need to know: California’s quantum and fusion edge is powered by unmatched world-class talent,...
Governor Newsom signs historic law to stop big business from shutting out competition, cuts red tape to speed up business permitting
News What you need to know: The Golden State is home to over 7.6 million small businesses, the most in America, and today Governor Newsom is signing legislation to encourage fair competition and expand opportunities for entrepreneurs and workers. SACRAMENTO – Governor...
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