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Governor Newsom Signs Legislation to Protect Employees from Racial Discrimination Based on Hairstyle
SACRAMENTO – Again taking action to protect diversity and inclusion, Governor Gavin Newsom today signed Senate Bill 188 to make California the first state in the nation to ban racial discrimination based on natural hair. The Creating a Respectful and Open Workplace...
Governor Newsom Statement on Census Citizenship Question
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement today following confirmation that the Trump administration will not print a citizenship question on the 2020 Census form: "This is a victory for Californians and for our democracy and a defeat for the...
First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls Announce 14 New Signatories to #EqualPayCA Pledge to Help Close the Pay Gap in California
New signatories include major California employers Gap Inc., Intel, Box and Cisco SACRAMENTO – Today, First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom has announced 14 additional signatories to the California Pay Equity Pledge, bringing the total number of companies to 27. By...
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Governor Newsom cuts red tape to accelerate Fresno clean energy project
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom streamlined a solar and battery storage project in the Fresno area that would provide clean energy to power up to 300,000 homes. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced he is taking action to streamline a clean...
Governor Newsom proclaims Women’s Military History Week
News Sacramento, California – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring March 17, 2025 through March 23, 2025, as Women’s Military History Week. The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below: PROCLAMATION From the Revolutionary War to...
Millions of Californians to get average of $137 in credits on their April utility bills thanks to state’s climate program
News What you need to know: California will provide a total of $2.4 billion in utility bill credits this year thanks to the state’s Cap-and-Trade program that funds critical climate action. SACRAMENTO – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom announced millions of Californians...
Governor Newsom continues supporting Los Angeles business, fire recovery workers with funding, educational workplace safety outreach
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom and Los Angeles community-based organizations (CBOs) today announced $25 million to advance educational outreach to workers and businesses about vital health, safety, and workplace protections. LOS ANGELES — As rebuilding in...
California strengthens its position as the global AI leader with new working report issued by experts and academics
News What you need to know: With the release of a new draft working report by leading artificial intelligence experts, California continues to lead in advocating for the responsible use of emerging AI technology and the study of its impacts and opportunities. SAN...
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