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1 in 6 new trucks, buses, and vans in California are zero-emission
News What you need to know: Zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicle sales – everything from big rigs to delivery vans to city buses – more than doubled year-over-year, surpassing goal two years ahead of schedule. SACRAMENTO — The sales of new zero-emission...
Ahead of first major heat wave of the year, here’s how California is keeping people safe
News Para leer este comunicado en español, haga clic aquí.What you need to know: With extreme heat expected Tuesday through Thursday as we enter the summer season, California is working to keep people safe with outreach efforts, safety resources, and state action....
Governor Newsom convenes GenAI leaders for landmark summit
News What you need to know: The State of California, along with Stanford University and UC Berkeley, convened a summit on generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) with leaders from across industries – including technology, labor, government, and academia – to...
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California applies to expand essential health benefits to include IVF, hearing exams
News What you need to know: California applied to the federal government today to update the state's benchmark plan, which would expand coverage requirements for essential health benefits (EHBs) like hearing aids and wheelchairs in the individual and small group...
Ahead of projected “Trump Slump,” Governor Newsom announces record-high tourism — again
News What you need to know: California remains the #1 state for tourism, with record-high tourism spending reaching $157.3 billion in 2024. However, the Trump administration’s policies and rhetoric are driving away tourists, killing tourism and hospitality jobs, and...
Governor Newsom statement on selection of new UC President
News SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement today after the University of California Board of Regents named James Milliken the new president of the University of California: “California’s future depends on the strength of our institutions,...
Governor Newsom announces new tax credits that will generate $2.1 billion investment in world’s 4th largest economy
News What you need to know: As part of the California Jobs First initiative, the state is awarding $30.5 million in tax credits to seven companies committed to creating new jobs and investing over $2.1 billion across key industries like clean energy, advanced...
Governor Newsom proclaims Day of Prayer 2025
News Sacramento, California – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring May 1, 2025, as a “Day of Prayer” in the State of California.The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below: PROCLAMATIONOn the National Day of Prayer, we stand with...
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