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California Increases Minimum Wage, Protections for Fast-Food Workers
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Beginning in April next year, California’s minimum wage for the state’s 500,000 fast-food workers will increase to $20 per hour – the average hourly wage for fast-food workers in 2022 was $16.21. Through the Fast Food Council, workers will have...
RECAP: Governor Newsom Highlights California’s Climate Action on World Stage at Climate Week
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: From holding Big Oil accountable and achieving climate goals ahead of schedule to partnering with governments to fight climate change and calling out oil industry lies on the world stage, California showed the world what real climate action...
Governor Newsom Calls Out Oil Industry at UN: “This is a Fossil Fuel Crisis”
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: The Governor delivered remarks at the UN Climate Ambition Summit – and called out the oil industry for their role in causing our climate crisis. NEW YORK – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom addressed the United Nations Climate Ambition Summit hosted...
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TOMORROW: Governor Newsom to respond to Trump’s Big Ugly Bill, outline devastating hit to Californians’ health care
News SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom will join state healthcare and social services officials to host a virtual press conference in response to Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill,” which threatens to eliminate coverage for up to 3.4 million Californians and cut at least...
Governor Newsom announces appointments 6.26.25
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Kira Younger, of Fair Oaks, has been appointed Chief Financial Officer and Director of the Finance and Accounting Division at the California Department of Social Services. Younger has...
A foundation for the future: state breaks ground on affordable housing site in Stockton
News What you need to know: La Passeggiata on Lindsey Street in Stockton is the latest site to be transformed from excess, underutilized state land into affordable housing under Governor Newsom’s executive order. STOCKTON — Today, state leaders broke ground on a new...
Fact check: Claims swirling on California gas prices
News What you need to know: There are many disingenuous claims swirling about California gas prices “set to soar” – the truth is that gas prices won’t come anywhere close to increasing by 65 cents, as many would have you believe. SACRAMENTO – California gas prices...
Governor Newsom announces $135 million available for new wildfire projects amid Trump’s assault on resources protecting communities
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom announced $135 million is available for wildfire prevention grants – protecting communities from catastrophic wildfire at the same time as President Trump adds new strain to firefighting resources. SACRAMENTO – As President...
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