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Now available: CalRx-branded naloxone
News What you need to know: As part of Governor Newsom’s Master Plan for Tackling the Fentanyl and Opioid Crises, over-the-counter CalRx®-branded naloxone is now becoming available either through the state for free to eligible organizations or for sale for $24 per...
California created 43,700 jobs in May, 16.1% of the nation’s total
News SACRAMENTO – Last month, California created 43,700 jobs – one out of every six jobs in the nation – as the state’s unemployment rate dropped by 0.1 percent. Since May 2020, California has gained 3,100,400 jobs, an average of 63,273 per month. “California is...
Governor Newsom announces historic land return effort on the 5th anniversary of California’s apology to Native Americans
News What you need to know: Furthering the state's promise to do better by California Native American tribes, Governor Newsom announced that the state is pursuing the return of over 2,800 acres of ancestral homeland to the Shasta Indian Nation – part of California’s...
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Tale of two trains: California high-speed rail leaves Texas in the dust
News What you need to know: Despite the Trump Administration's assaults, both California and Texas are working to build high-speed rail. But only one state has built anything: California. SACRAMENTO — What’s the main difference between California high-speed rail and...
State invests nearly $33 billion in cap-and-trade dollars to make communities cleaner and healthier
News What you need to know: A new report details nearly $33 billion raised for climate projects and direct support for Californians funded by cap-and-trade, as Governor Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders seek an extension of the program. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin...
Governor Newsom announces appointments 5.7.25
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Joshua Perttula, of Santa Monica, has been appointed to the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco Board of Directors. Perttula has been a Managing Partner of Kirra...
Governor Newsom proclaims Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week 2025
News Sacramento, California – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring May 4-10, 2025 as “Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week.”The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below: PROCLAMATIONChildren’s mental health has become an...
Governor Newsom announces appointments 5.6.25
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Paul Henderson, of San Francisco, has been appointed to the California African American Museum Board of Directors. Henderson has been the Executive Director at the San Francisco...
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