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Ahead of projected “Trump Slump,” Governor Newsom announces record-high tourism — again
News What you need to know: California remains the #1 state for tourism, with record-high tourism spending reaching $157.3 billion in 2024. However, the Trump administration’s policies and rhetoric are driving away tourists, killing tourism and hospitality jobs, and...
Ahead of peak fire season, California adds second C-130 airtanker to world’s largest aerial firefighting fleet
News What you need to know: California’s second C-130 Hercules airtanker is ready for firefighting operations, adding to the state’s arsenal that stands ready to protect communities from catastrophic wildfire. SACRAMENTO – With peak fire season on the horizon,...
California is now the 4th largest economy in the world
News What you need to know: California’s economy continues to dominate and grow at a faster rate than the world’s top economies, with new data showing it has overtaken Japan as the 4th largest economy in the world. SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom today announced...
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ICYMI: California is now home to 3 of the 4 highest valuation companies in history as Alphabet joins the $3 trillion club
News What you need to know: Alphabet Inc., a California-based holding company that owns Google and other businesses in technology, life sciences, and innovation, has become just the fourth company in history to reach a $3 trillion valuation. SACRAMENTO – Governor...
Governor Newsom signs law to provide fire survivors with stronger mortgage relief
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom today signed into law legislation to help homeowners affected by the Los Angeles fires receive mortgage relief. LOS ANGELES — As part of the state’s continued efforts to support Los Angeles firestorm survivors, Governor...
Governor Newsom signs legislation cutting taxes on cannabis, promoting the long-term success of the legal industry
News SACRAMENTO – As California’s legal cannabis market continues to mature, Governor Gavin Newsom today signed legislation, AB 564 (Haney), that eliminates a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry, building on the Administration’s ongoing work to...
California announces funding to create thousands of affordable homes for California families
News 30 affordable housing projects to create more than 2,000 homes across California What you need to know: California is continuing to advance Governor Newsom’s strategy to create more homes and boost affordability. Today, the state is awarding funding to create...
Governor Newsom signs laws to protect school children and hospital patients, and limit fear tactics used by Trump’s secret police force to terrorize communities
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom signed the nation’s strongest protections into law to limit tactics being used by Trump's federal “secret police,” protect children at schools, and patients in public hospitals from Trump’s lawlessness. LOS ANGELES —...
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