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Governor Newsom signs legislation to restrict polluting oil & gas operations near schools, daycares, and across communities
News What you need to know: New laws will give local communities more authority to protect their neighborhoods from oil and gas operations and drive faster plugging of old oil and gas wells. INGLEWOOD, CA – Governor Gavin Newsom today signed three bills into law...
Governor Newsom signs legislation to limit the use of smartphones during school hours
News What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom today signed Assembly Bill 3216, the Phone-Free School Act, to require every school district, charter school and county office of education to develop a policy limiting the use of smartphones by July 1, 2026....
California continues streak of slashing climate pollution while growing economy
News What you need to know: A new report shows California greenhouse gas emissions declined across most sectors in 2022 – and declined a whopping 20% since 2000. The decrease in emissions took place even as the state’s economic dominance continued. SACRAMENTO...
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Governor Newsom statement on the murder of Charlie Kirk
News Sacramento, California – Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement today on the murder of conservative thought leader and activist Charlie Kirk: “We should all feel a deep sense of grief and outrage at the terrible violence that took place in Utah...
Governor Newsom, legislative leaders announce major deal to save money on electric bills, stabilize gas market, cut pollution
News What you need to know: The Governor and legislative leaders have agreed to major legislation that will bring down electricity costs, stabilize the petroleum market and slash air pollution. SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom, Senate President pro Tempore Mike...
ICYMI: California kicks off celebrations marking its 175th year of statehood!
News SACRAMENTO – Yesterday, California officially marked the beginning of its 175th anniversary of statehood with festivities honoring the Golden State’s history, people, and spirit of innovation. The day began with the First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom cutting...
‘Trump traffic jam’: Republicans slash popular clean air carpool lane program
News What you need to know: The Trump administration and Republican Congress's failure to extend the federal Clean Air Vehicle (CAV) decal program means California drivers with these decals will lose carpool lane access starting September 30, along with drivers in 13...
Governor Newsom announces continued state financial support for Bay Area transit
News SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the state will offer short-term financial assistance to support Bay Area transit agencies with hundreds of millions of dollars. "Transit is a lifeline to millions of Californians - and after billions in state...
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