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Governor Newsom signs new laws to protect California elections from Trump interference
News What you need to know: As Donald Trump escalates his attacks on free and fair elections ahead of November, Governor Newsom today signed new laws creating felony penalties for interfering with California’s ballots and election systems — strengthening California’s...
Governor Newsom signs bill to protect California’s sovereignty and guard against unauthorized military deployments
News What you need to know: This new law signed by Governor Newsom draws a clear line around state-to-state military deployments and preserves California’s sovereignty over military forces operating within its borders. LOS ANGELES – Strengthening control over...
Governor Newsom issues executive order to accelerate independent oversight and advance the creation of an AI kill switch
News Calls for a national adoption of California’s AI framework What you need to know: Governor Newsom today issued an executive order directing actions to address the dangers of recent AI incidents. The order accelerates California’s new law establishing...
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Governor Newsom proclaims state of emergency to bolster statewide El Nino preparedness, protect California
News Proclaims states of emergency in several counties to support recovery from earlier storm activity and other events What you need to know: Governor Newsom is taking early action to prepare California for what is shaping up to be a historic El Niño season,...
Governor Newsom signs most comprehensive data center laws in the nation, providing communities more control on water, electricity, and land use
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom today signed seven bills to strengthen California’s approach to data centers — requiring data centers to report about water and electricity use. The bills help protect California’s innovation economy while ensuring...
Governor Newsom issues legislative update 9.20.2026
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed the following bills:AB 28 by Assemblymember Pilar Schiavo (D-Santa Clarita) — Solid waste landfills: subsurface temperatures.AB 550 by Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris (D-Irvine) — The...
California establishes Dolly Parton Day
News What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation establishing Dolly Parton Day, in honor of the renowned singer, songwriter, philanthropist, and actress. SACRAMENTO – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 931 by Senators Shannon Grove...
Governor Newsom signs bills as Los Angeles readies for 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom signed bills to continue to support Los Angeles’ efforts to prepare to host the upcoming 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games and the athletes from around the globe who will compete. LOS ANGELES — At Exposition Park in front of...
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