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Governor Newsom announces $227 million to combat illicit cannabis activity and protect California communities
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom announced $227 million in Proposition 64 grants to help local communities strengthen public safety, combat illicit cannabis activity, support youth prevention and public health programs, address environmental harms, and...
California becomes the first state to launch a tool to monitor and track artificial intelligence’s impacts on the workforce
News What you need to know: As part of Governor Newsom’s executive order on artificial intelligence (AI) and the workforce, California today introduced a first-in-the-nation online tracking tool to monitor and detect AI-related job loss. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin...
Governor Newsom welcomes FEMA extension to help Los Angeles fire survivors continue recovery
News What you need to know: Following advocacy from Governor Newsom, the California Congressional delegation, local leaders, and community partners, FEMA has approved an extension of critical disaster assistance for Los Angeles fire survivors, ensuring homeowners can...
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Governor Newsom signs legislation to ensure corporations pay their fair share, protecting vital services for Californians
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom has signed into law the Fair Share from Big Corporations Act to protect families and ensure that big businesses pay their fair share of the cost of their employee health benefits. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today...
California continues illegal cannabis crackdown, seizing more than 63,000 pounds of illegal cannabis in three months
News What you need to know: California’s coordinated enforcement operations have seized more than 841,000 pounds (420 tons) of illicit cannabis valued at more than $1.3 billion. In three months, partners seized more than 63,000 pounds of illegal cannabis worth over...
Governor Newsom announces appointments 7.7.2026
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Jaci Thomson, of Roseville, has been appointed Deputy Director of the Interagency Support Division at the California Department of General Services. Thomson has been Special Advisor to...
California’s wildfire defense blasts off: Governor Newsom launches “FireSat” wildfire-detection satellites to spot blazes from space
News While Trump slashes wildfire prevention funding, California is leveraging the latest technology to protect communities (July 7, 2026 launch / Credit: Earth Fire Alliance) What you need to know: Governor Newsom builds on multi-year investments in wildfire...
Lights, camera, action! First year of California’s expanded Film & TV Tax Credit projected to bring $6.6 billion in economic impact
News 41 new projects awarded today, including DreamWorks Animation’s “DONKEY,” Disney’s “Hexed,” and “Gingerbread Men” from Artists Equity What you need to know: Since Governor Newsom’s historic expansion of the Film & TV Tax Credit program, the state has awarded...
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