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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...
Governor Newsom strengthens bans on insider betting by state officials, takes aim at corruption fueled by Trump
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom today issued an executive order strengthening prohibitions against using non-public information to profit personally, explicitly cracking down on the potential use of prediction markets by state employees in the Newsom...
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California’s economy leads again, grows another 5% in 2025 to record $4.25 trillion GDP
News What you need to know: California’s economy continues to dominate, growing 5% to reach a record nominal GDP of $4.25 trillion in 2025. California outperformed every other state in the nation — continuing a 16-year growth streak, growing faster than the...
California stops major hospice fraud scheme in LA, brings criminal charges to hold fraudsters accountable
News What you need to know: Continuing California’s crackdown on hospice fraud following President Trump’s pardon of the man behind the biggest health care fraud in U.S. history, Governor Newsom and Attorney General Bonta today announced the state is bringing charges...
Governor Newsom expands apprenticeships and workforce training for more than 60,000 Californians
News What you need to know: California is announcing $37.2 million in new apprenticeship and workforce training investments through the California Apprenticeship Council and the California Workforce Development Board, supporting more than 60,000 workers and...
Governor Newsom announces $145.4 million in HHAP funding to help eight California regions reduce homelessness
News What you need to know: After the first drop in statewide unsheltered homelessness in 15 years, Governor Newsom continues to advance effective programs to help local communities reduce homelessness. Eight regions throughout the state received $145.4 million in...
California celebrates Genentech’s 50th anniversary
News SAN FRANCISCO – Governor Gavin Newsom today celebrated Genentech, the California-based biotechnology giant, which was founded 50 years ago today in San Francisco, California on April 7, 1976 — and quickly created a whole new industry. Within just a few years from...
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