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Governor Newsom Secures Presidential Emergency Declaration for Direct Federal Assistance for Earthquakes Near Ridgecrest
SACRAMENTO – Continuing to provide aid and support to those impacted by multiple large magnitude earthquakes near Ridgecrest, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that the White House has approved his request for a Presidential Emergency Declaration for Direct...
Governor Newsom and 23 Other Governors Call for Strong, National Clean Car Standard
Signing states represent more than 50 percent of U.S. auto market SACRAMENTO – Continuing to step up on climate as the federal administration steps out, California and Governor Gavin Newsom today joined a bipartisan coalition of 24 governors representing more than...
Governor Newsom Requests Presidential Emergency Declaration for Direct Federal Assistance for Earthquakes near Ridgecrest
SACRAMENTO – As first responders continue to assess the extent of damage from two significant earthquakes on successive days near the town of Ridgecrest, Governor Gavin Newsom today requested a Presidential Emergency Declaration for Direct Federal Assistance to...
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California sues Trump administration for illegally withholding billions in bipartisan infrastructure funds: ‘Another Trump gift to China’
News What you need to know: California and 16 other states today filed a federal lawsuit accusing President Trump of unlawfully withholding billions of dollars approved by bipartisan majorities in Congress for electric vehicle charging infrastructure that would reduce...
Tale of two trains: California high-speed rail leaves Texas in the dust
News What you need to know: Despite the Trump Administration's assaults, both California and Texas are working to build high-speed rail. But only one state has built anything: California. SACRAMENTO — What’s the main difference between California high-speed rail and...
State invests nearly $33 billion in cap-and-trade dollars to make communities cleaner and healthier
News What you need to know: A new report details nearly $33 billion raised for climate projects and direct support for Californians funded by cap-and-trade, as Governor Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders seek an extension of the program. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin...
Governor Newsom announces appointments 5.7.25
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Joshua Perttula, of Santa Monica, has been appointed to the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco Board of Directors. Perttula has been a Managing Partner of Kirra...
Governor Newsom proclaims Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week 2025
News Sacramento, California – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring May 4-10, 2025 as “Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week.”The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below: PROCLAMATIONChildren’s mental health has become an...
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