Cracking down on property crime
The Governor is cracking down on professional thieves. California made the largest-ever state investment to combat organized retail crime. Now, the Governor is going further by calling for new laws that give new tools to police and prosecutors. They will help prevent smash-and-grabs, retail theft, and car burglaries.
Fighting gun violence
California leads the nation with gun safety laws that work:
- universal background checks,
- 10-day purchase waiting periods,
- mental health reporting,
- requiring most gun buyers to be 21 years and older,
- allowing people to sue those who illegally distribute assault weapons and ghost guns,
- red flag laws, and
- an assault weapons ban.
Tackling the fentanyl crisis
Governor Newsom has a master plan for tackling the crisis caused by fentanyl and opioids. It’s an approach that will save lives. It builds on a historic investment with funds for more treatment. It also expands California National Guard actions against drug trafficking. These actions have helped seize 1,066% more fentanyl since 2021.
News about public safety
State builds upon billions of dollars in behavioral health investment by awarding $127 million in grants for Prop 36 and Prop 47
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom today announced the state is awarding the latest round of funding — $127 million in grants — to local communities for programs eligible under both Propositions 47 and 36. This is on top of the multi-billion dollar investment...
Protecting sensitive habitats across California, state officials remove 21,000 illicit cannabis plants
News What you need to know: Specialized illicit cannabis takedown teams have removed 21,000 plants, arrested eight suspects, and seized two firearms and numerous illegal pesticides from six locations statewide. Sacramento, California – Helping protect the environment...
Governor Newsom signs legislation cutting taxes on cannabis, promoting the long-term success of the legal industry
News SACRAMENTO – As California’s legal cannabis market continues to mature, Governor Gavin Newsom today signed legislation, AB 564 (Haney), that eliminates a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry, building on the Administration’s ongoing work to...
