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California’s nation-leading aerospace industry powers NASA’s historic Artemis II Mission
News What you need to know: With contributions from more than 500 companies and 16,000 workers, California is the largest state-level contributor to NASA’s Artemis II. As the space agency sends astronauts on a historic lunar mission, California’s nation-leading...
Governor Newsom’s border strategy intercepts 54 million lethal fentanyl pills since 2021
News What you need to know: In 2021, Governor Newsom launched a major expansion of California’s border drug-interdiction operations, redirecting the California National Guard toward stopping fentanyl traffickers. Since then, those efforts have helped seize more than...
As Trump rolls back protections, Governor Newsom signs first-of-its-kind executive order to strengthen AI protections and responsible use
News What you need to know: While the federal government dismantles contracting standards and removes basic protections for Americans, Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an executive order to explore stronger AI standards for state procurement — ensuring that...
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Governor Newsom announces the latest digital technology at the DMV to fight identity fraud and reduce wait times
News What you need to know: California’s new state-of-the-art digital signature barcodes on driver’s licenses and identification cards, along with a streamlined in-office QR code check-in feature, demonstrate the state’s commitment to proactively combating identity...
Governor Newsom calls on Trump administration to remove roadblocks to California’s expansion of essential health benefits, including IVF
News What you need to know: California is calling on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to approve the state’s application to update its essential health benefits (EHBs), which includes the expansion of coverage requirements for In Vitro...
Let’s go fishing! Salmon fishing is back in California after more than 3-year closure
News What you need to know: California’s work to restore salmon populations are making strong progress — and commercial fishing of ocean salmon is resuming for the first time since 2022. SACRAMENTO — Significant improvements in key California salmon populations —...
As weekend one of Coachella wraps, Governor Newsom highlights economic power of Indio’s world-renowned music festivals
News What you need to know: The first weekend of the Coachella Music Festival kicked off on Friday, welcoming thousands of fans from around the world. Each year, Coachella and Stagecoach generate a combined $700 million for the local economy, underscoring the Golden...
Governor Newsom welcomes NASA’s Artemis II crew back to Earth, touching down in the Golden State
News What you need to know: The Artemis II crew returned to Earth earlier today when they splashed down off the coast of California. The Golden State has been instrumental to the mission's success and is proud to welcome the crew back to Earth. SACRAMENTO – Governor...
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