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Five States Just Joined California in Launching Their Own Climate Action Corps
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: California is joined by a bipartisan group of five other states launching their own climate corps – a major milestone in delivering climate action at the community level. NEW YORK – Today, during Climate Week, the governors of Arizona, Maryland,...
CHARGING AHEAD: California Achieves Yet Another EV Goal Ahead of Schedule As More Dollars Go to Communities to Support Transition
NEW YORK – Today, during Climate Week, Governor Gavin Newsom announced California achieved its goal to install 10,000 fast chargers for electric vehicles more than a year ahead of schedule, just a week after the state announced new efforts to quickly deploy EV...
“This is a Big Big Deal”: Climate Leaders Praise California’s Lawsuit to Hold Big Oil Accountable
NEW YORK – After Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Friday that California is suing Big Oil for more than 50 years of deception, cover-up, and damage, climate leaders across the country have shared their support. “The fifth-largest...
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California awards $15 million to support economic growth in tribal communities across the state
News What you need to know: As part of California Jobs First, the state is awarding $15 million through the Regional Investment Initiative to support California Native American tribal partners in creating jobs and developing high-paying and fulfilling careers....
First Partner launches and expands her annual Book Club, celebrates libraries as community treasures open to all Californians
News What you need to know: The First Partner launched her annual Book Club today, which features great kids’ reads curated by librarians across California, as well as investments to support library community programming. SACRAMENTO – California First Partner Jennifer...
California enters final phase of construction on world’s largest wildlife crossing
News What you need to know: Today marked the start of the final phase of work on the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing – a monumental wildlife preservation effort in Southern California. LOS ANGELES – Governor Gavin Newsom announced today that the final phase of the...
More drugs at the border, fewer troops to stop them: One-third of California National Guard counterdrug forces pulled amid Trump’s LA militarization
News What you need to know: President Trump’s unlawful deployment of military personnel to Los Angeles has slashed California’s National Guard fentanyl and drug interdiction force by 32% — undermining public safety and weakening border fentanyl seizure operations....
California awards over $15 million to apprenticeship programs connecting youth to high-paying jobs
News What you need to know: California is providing $15 million in new apprenticeship funding for youth for new high-paying opportunities that do not require a traditional education or four-year degree. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that 29 youth...
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