Today being tax day it was more important than ever for the Governor to come and talk about the budget crisis. He understands the importance of budget reform. We cannot let this continue without having somebody steering the ship. So by putting budget control in place we'll be able to control our destiny, and we appreciate the Governor's efforts on this. Watch VideoAbout Budget Reform »

We're very excited that the Governor is able to take time out of his very busy schedule to visit with us today and have a conversation about some of the implications of the budget situation. This is a governor that I believe really comes to the table looking for compromise, looking for reasonable, good sense solutions and we are here to back him in any way that we can. Watch VideoAbout Budget Reform »

I was proud to sign legislation last year, preventing California's pension funds from investing in companies with active businesses in two of the world's most offensive regimes. AB 1967 instead addresses investment into a relatively small class of investment vehicles. It does not send the same powerful signal to the world, would do little to address human rights and would impose a costly burden on California. Read MoreAbout Bill on Pension Funds »

Today's event was very, very important to the city of Modesto and the surrounding areas - I think one of the things that it's done is give the people a chance to really talk to the Governor and get his real true feelings about what's going on with the State Budget. This really meant a lot, for the Governor to come to Stanislaus County and the city of Modesto. Watch VideoAbout Budget Reform »

I think the Governor's proposed budget reform is necessary to take us away from the see-saw, roller coaster budgeting process that we've been seeing here in the last few years. It has a negative impact on not only the state, but county and local government; and particularly from a public safety aspect, we cannot do our job with that type of budgeting. Watch VideoAbout Budget Reform »

This is the Governor's third visit to Bakersfield, and we are pleased that he chose this city to roll out his budget reform plan. We're feeling positive that he's going out within the community and explaining his plan, as people saw in our room here today, he is very aggressive and positive and we're hopeful that his plans will be accomplished. Watch VideoAbout Budget Reform »

This is really exciting to have the Governor come to Anaheim today and have him address the business and community leaders on a very important issue of budget reform. The Governor has really been able to focus the attention on how important is it to make sure that we prepare ourselves in good times for what may occur in these tough economic times, and I think that was an important message that he presented today. Watch VideoAbout Budget Reform »

We are very pleased that Governor Schwarzenegger could come to Pleasant Hill today to talk with a lot of our business leaders and elected officials about this important issue of budget reform. We know that the budget deficits really have a huge impact on our communities and on our vulnerable populations. It was appreciated that he has some concrete suggestions on how we might go about solving our problems; and I think we certainly hope that we can move forward with his suggestions. Watch VideoAbout Budget Reform »

The Fresno COG welcomed the Governor today in hosting his first stop in addressing the budget reform. We feel that a lot of issues have been addressed today, it sheds a brighter light on budget reform as it relates to the state as a whole. And of course the 10 percent has been addressed by the Governor in trying to bring this budget reform back, and to where the budget will be in a position where it's always in a neutral, versus in the red. Watch VideoAbout Budget Reform »

The "I Built It" campaign it an attempt to reach out to find 200,000 apprentices over the next 10 years to help build 42 billion dollars worth of infrastructure. For every billion dollars of bonds, we will create 18,000 new jobs to build schools, levees, bridges, and roads. It's very important that we have the skilled workforce that's necessary to help us build and rebuild California, for their communities and for California's economy. Watch VideoAbout Job Creation Through Infrastructure Bonds »

We're here at the location where BART goes from an aerial system into the tube to under the bay connecting the East Bay to San Francisco. The Governor today announced among a number of projects, $24 million that will go towards the seismic retrofit of this tube. This is just an example of many seismic retrofit projects that are among the projects included in the $42 billion plus bond measures that were passed by the voters under the Governor's leadership in 2006. These are all valuable expenditures that need to happen to keep California competitive. Watch VideoAbout Prop 1B Funding for CA Infrastructure »

LifeSmarts is a consumer challenge competition for high school students across the nation. And this year in Sacramento, the finals took place against the backdrop of what Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has proclaimed as "California Consumer Protection Week," March 2- March 8, 2008, which highlights the importance of consumer protection, and this year focuses on financial literacy, a key component of the LifeSmarts curriculum. Read MoreAbout Teaching Consumer Protection Through LifeSmarts »

The Governor knows that this issue could mean $200 or $4,000 for a family, $800 to a student, it is a big deal. We have a lot of hard working people out here that do not apply for that earned income tax credit, or child tax credit that's out there because they simply don't know. And what the Governor and the First Lady have done, they've addressed that problem of awareness with this WE Connect campaign and it's huge for people. Watch VideoAbout WE Connect Campaign »

Today Governor Schwarzenegger announced $10.5 million worth of workforce investment and employment training panel funds to go out to help the California economy rebound from the housing slump. This is a very important project because it is a public-private partnership aimed at getting to people's skills that they currently have, and move them to other industry sectors within construction. Watch VideoAbout California's Workforce and Employment Development »

We all know the economy has been slowing down, and the Governor reassured people today at the Town Hall Los Angeles discussion that we have a diversified and strong economy, and we'll come back from this period of slowdown. The Governor talked about three things we need to do to fix our budget problem. California needs to make current year cuts, bring next year's budget into balance, and then fix the broken budget system to avoid future cuts. Watch VideoAbout Moving Forward on Budget Reform »

Today we are at a project that is going to break ground in a couple of days. It will create over 5,000 jobs and is part of the money coming out of Proposition 1C. This is in conjunction with the announcement that we are the recipients of a 5.6 million dollar National Emergency Grant grant to help move people affected by the subprime mortgage crisis into growing industry sectors. Watch VideoAbout Proposition 1C Funding for California »

Many Californians are having trouble paying their mortgages, and some families will lose their homes to foreclosure without ever seeking help, causing great financial strain on our communities, our cities, and the state budget. This is why the Governor has asked us to get the word out about options people have to help stay in their homes; our educational campaign features a path to real solutions and provides real hope. Watch VideoAbout 90 Days of Hope »

The Governor's administration has opened a new front in the battle against the underground economy, targeting pallet manufacturers who exploit workers and don’t pay their fair share of state taxes. Read MoreAbout Enforcing California Labor Laws »

We're delighted that the Governor came here today and presented us with a $500,000 grant to serve recently separated veterans. This kind of funding is critical, because these funds will allow us to connect veterans to high-wage, high-growth jobs. Watch VideoAbout Job Funding Grants for California's Veterans »

The Governor is here at Invitrogen, who made a 3 billion dollar commitment to research that will help solve some debilitating diseases. And today was very exciting, because it gave us a chance to highlight and focus on an industry that's very important to California: creating high-wage high-skilled jobs, which is important to our economy, and reduce death rates in the future. Watch VideoAbout Job growth in California »

Today we are particularly delighted to have the Governor visit one of the 1C housing projects. This is one of the many wonderful projects throughout the state that's receiving funds from Proposition 1C. This project in particular is very special because it's housing for very low income seniors, and not only does it provide them safe and affordable housing, but it provides them with health services, recreation services, and it's near transit and hospitals. Watch VideoAbout Proposition 1C Funding for Affordable Housing »

Home ownership has long been a central piece of the American dream, and enactment of the stimulus package announced by President Bush and the House of Representatives will put that dream within reach of more Californians. The stimulus package directly addresses the sub-prime mortgage crisis, which has led to record foreclosures and a slowdown in the economy here in California and throughout the nation. Read MoreAbout Helping California's Economy »

Today the Governor is in Los Angeles visiting Solar Integrated Technologies. Billions of dollars are flowing into the clean tech sector as investors see tremendous potential as products, responding to demand around the world for clean tech's products rises. These industries create great jobs for Californians and they're part of a great export-driven potential for California's economy. Watch VideoAbout Clean tech »

Today the Governor is joining President Bush in visiting one of California's thriving enterprises, Robinson Helicopter, which exports its products all around the world. Trade today is one of California's great drivers of growth for our economy, which is particularly important in a world where we have slowing growth in our housing sector because of declining liquidity for home purchasers and refinancers. Watch VideoAbout Trade & the Economy »

We were very pleased to have the Governor address the Bay Area Council Economic Institute today on the budget and the fiscal situation of California. The point that he made, I think is shared broadly with the business community and with the broad leadership of the Bay Area and California, which is that it's time to get the budget in order, both short and long term. Watch VideoAbout Budget Reform »

"Bank on California" will help reach out to Californians who don't have bank accounts, encourage them to open them, and to take their first step into the financial mainstream where they will be able to save money, access more affordable sources of credit and really start to climb the economic ladder. We are going to be able to help a lot of people, strengthen our communities and build our economy at the same time. Watch VideoAbout Bank on California »

I applaud the Governor for coming to San Diego today talking about tough issues. The budget is certainly a tough issue, and I am thankful that he is willing to address it openly and publicly, also that he is wiling to make those tough cuts that need to be made so that we live within our means. Watch VideoAbout Budget Reform »

We're so excited to have the Governor here today in Salinas, and his message is right on. I think budget cuts of ten percent across the board is going to work for us, and that way we get rid of the gridlock and the bipartisan back and forth. But more importantly, I like the idea of what he called a rainy day fund, for the days when our revenues don't match our spending. Watch VideoAbout Budget Reform »

Governor Schwarzenegger is committed to providing valuable information and resources to homeowners so they can make good choices for their families. Homeowners can get help from public and private sector experts; and practical, real-world help will be offered in a series of workshops aimed at helping homeowners keep their homes. All they have to do is show up with their loan documents and other relevant financial documents. Read MoreAbout Foreclosure Prevention Workshops »

It's great having the Governor explain to us firsthand the reasons behind his budget proposals, and in particular the budget reform, which I think in the long run is the most important aspect of what we're doing here. We have to make some cuts now so that we can live within our means and we need reform so we don't get into this situation again. Watch VideoAbout the Governor's Budget Proposal »

It was great having the Governor here with us today to talk to us about the budget. There are hundreds of billions of dollars of private capital available throughout the world that we can attract to solve our infrastructure problems in this state, but we have to have programs like the Governor is recommending such as performance based infrastructure. Watch VideoAbout Keeping the State Globally Competitive »

When the Governor announces his budget you'll see, it's going to have some very tough decisions in it, and we'll be having to cut spending back below where the spending formulas require that it be. And that's hard to do, but it's a necessity. But the other thing the Governor wants to do is to make sure that we don't repeat the mistakes of the past, so he's proposing a constitutional amendment; we're calling it the Budget Stabilization Act. Watch VideoAbout Getting California's Budget Under Control »

The Governor has proposed a new tool to add to our toolbox for building infrastructure in California, and for maintaining and operating an infrastructure and even financing it. That tool is known as performance-based infrastructure. It's been used around the world for up to a half a trillion dollars worth of infrastructure for over 1,000 projects in countries around the world, and even in the United States. Watch VideoAbout Performance Based Infrastructure  »

Governor Schwarzenegger has repeatedly demonstrated his commitment to reforming the state's broken budget process. He tried with Proposition 76 in 2005 and I tried as Governor in 1992 by pressing for passage of Proposition 165. But it's not fixed and it continues to be absolutely vital that reform be achieved. Read MoreAbout Budget Reform »

California once again faces a tough budget year. Our economy is still strong, but because of the housing slump, revenues are not growing as fast as we predicted. We have automatic spending formulas that kick in and require us to expand programs and spend more money, even when revenues don’t keep pace. Read MoreAbout Budget Reform »

California faces a significant need for new engineers to keep the state's economy vibrant and to fulfill the goals envisioned by voters who approved $42 billion in bonds to build new schools, parks, roads, levees and housing. The gap between California trained engineers and the industry demand will reach nearly 40,000 by 2014. Read MoreAbout California Engineer Initiative »

On September 12, 2006 the Governor signed the first minimum wage increase ever to be signed by a governor. 1.4 million of the state's lowest paid workers will get a minimum wage increase on January 1, 2008, which will show the importance of the labor that they provide to their companies, to the state, to the state's economy -- and it's going to pump about 2.5 billion dollars into the economy of California. Employees and employers who have questions can dial 1-888-ASK-WAGE for more information. Watch VideoAbout Minimum wage increase »

We're here in Stockton with both Governor Schwarzenegger and Treasury Secretary Paulson, who are here to make sure that people know that if they are possibly facing foreclosure in their homes, that what they need to do is call and work with their lenders. Watch VideoAbout Foreclosure relief »

The Governor has come here today to help us announce the creation of a loan fund called the Community Home Ownership Loan Fund, for home borrowers in the City of Oakland facing the possibility of foreclosure. Watch VideoAbout Mortgage Foreclosure Assistance Fund »

Today the Governor kicked off an important leg of the comprehensive solution to prevent homeowner foreclosure. We want to make sure that homeowners are informed of their options and being proactive about handling their situation. We have launched a website that contains a lot of information at yourhome.ca.gov. It's also available in Spanish, at sucasa.ca.gov; and also via telephone, at 1-888-995-HOPE. Consumers are an important part of the solution. Watch VideoAbout Keeping homeowners in their homes »

Today, we are launching a redesigned Web site to make it even easier for Californians to find information about buying a home, owning a home and keeping their homes. The Web site is in both English (www.yourhome.ca.gov) and Spanish (www.sucasa.ca.gov). We remain committed to providing California consumers with as much information as possible. Read MoreAbout helping homeowners avoid forclosure »

As we celebrate Veterans Day across California, we are reminded of the tremendous sacrifice that members of our armed forces have made around the world. As these wounded service men and women return home to California, many seek to rebuild their lives by becoming business owners in the Golden State. Read MoreAbout our Veterans »

The communities of Lake Arrowhead and San Diego are two critical tourism economic-impacted areas from the recent firestorms. The Governor's leadership is so critical to get the message out that these places are open for business, they're as beautiful as they've ever been, and we really appreciate his support. Watch VideoAbout Tourism after the Wildfires »

One of the great things that happened today is that small businesses who are certified with the County are now automatically certified with the State. This expands the pool of businesses who can do business with the State of California and with these other agencies as well, and that, of course, helps stimulate our economy. Watch VideoAbout Stimulating California's Economy »

Last year, the Governor took action and set an ambitious goal for State government to do at least 25 percent of its purchasing and contracting with small businesses and at least 3% with Disabled Veterans Business Enterprises (DVBE). Why is that so important? It is time to make sure that our State's money is going to those 98% of all businesses that are driving our California economy. Read MoreAbout CA and Small Businesses »

California's Employment Training Panel is helping in the fight against climate change by awarding job training funds to environmentally friendly businesses. It is funded by a tax paid by CA employers, and helps businesses and workers maintain competitive edge by partially offsetting the costs of job training. Since 1983, the panel has awarded over $1 billion to train over 665,000 workers. Read MoreAbout California’s Employment Training Panel  »

The 2007-08 budget eliminates the operating deficit, while maintaining the Governor’s commitment to restrain spending and build the state’s reserve. This budget is very important because it pays for services that all Californians value -- it fully funds education and maintains California’s public safety, environmental and health care priorities Watch VideoAbout california values, california priorities »

Governor Schwarzenegger has made education his top priority, and the 2007-2008 budget reflects his commitment to California's children and students. This budget increases per-pupil spending and raises funding for universities and community colleges. Watch VideoAbout Protecting Education »

The 2007-2008 budget is committed to protecting California's most vulnerable citizens. It strengthens foster care and helps seniors and people with disabilities achieve independence, and it increases funding for Medi-Cal and expands enrollment in Healthy Families. Watch VideoAbout Kim Belshe »

With 13.8 billion dollars in transportation funding, the 2007-2008 budget is a historic investment in California's infrastructure. By increasing funding for maintenance and congestion relief and improving local streets and roads, the budget will keep California's roads safe for growth to come. Watch VideoAbout blog »

The 2007-2008 budget supports local government by preserving farmland and cleaning up brownfields. It bolsters mental health funding and benefits law enforcement and local services. This builds on Governor Schwarzenegger's history of protecting and promoting California's cities and counties. Watch VideoAbout Supports local government »

The Governor signed a bill supporting Los Angeles' bid for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. Watch VideoAbout the 2016 Summer Olympic Games »

California's Labor and Workforce Development Agency Secretary Victoria Bradshaw discusses newly awarded career technical education grants that help produce skilled technicians for California's workforce. Watch VideoAbout newly awarded career technical education grants »

Working closely with leaders from both sides of the aisle, the Governor has reinvigorated California's economy and fostered a stronger business environment by reforming workers' compensation laws, scaling back and vetoing laws that generate unnecessary employment litigation and hinder jobgrowth. Watch VideoAbout a stronger business environment »

At the end of his second term in office, when President Ronald Reagan was negotiating historic arms control reductions with then-Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev in 1987, he made three words his North Star in dealing with his former Cold War adversary (much to the Soviets' chagrin): "Trust, but Verify." Read MoreAbout The Strategic Growth Plan »

With California's economy in high-gear – adding over 650,000 jobs in three years under the Governor, slashing unemployment, and taking exports, jobs, and output to all-time highs –Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is taking another step to help the Golden State remain the leader of the global economy. Read MoreAbout an historic Executive Order to further broadband internet deployment throughout California »

Today, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the California Employment Development Department are releasing the latest jobs figures for California - and for the fifth straight month we have added thousands of new jobs here in the Golden State. Read MoreAbout the latest jobs figures for California  »

Yesterday, Governor Schwarzenegger announced what has become a common theme under his Administration - more positive news for the resurgent California economy. The latest news is with regards to the continued production here in California of the military's most reliable airlift aircraft - the Boeing C-17. The Department of Defense had planned... Read MoreAbout Jobs and the Economy »

Jobs and foreign trade were front of mind for Governor Schwarzenegger today when he visited the cavernous aircraft maintenance hangar that United Services operates at San Francisco International Airport... Read MoreAbout Jobs and Foreign Trade »

I'm sure everyone remembers the promise Governor Schwarzenegger made, in his State of the State address to thousands of California's wage earners, that it was time for an increase in the minimum wage. The Governor today will keep that promise and sign a bill increasing California's minimum wage from $6.75 per hour to $8... Read MoreAbout increasing the minimum wage »

When Governor Schwarzenegger was elected, he inherited an economy in severe distress and an unemployment rate near seven percent. Upon entering office, the Governor made a commitment... Read MoreAbout Economic Growth & the Minimum Wage »

This morning, Governor Schwarzenegger was in Los Angeles talking with small business owners about the benefits of California's Enterprise Zones in attracting and retaining businesses in California and in creating jobs. We currently have forty-two Enterprise Zones throughout California - from Shasta Valley to Otay Mesa. Read MoreAbout protecting enterprise zones »

The latest economic figures released today showed that the state’s job market continued to soar in June - dropping the unemployment rate below 5% and bringing the total number of jobs created in the Schwarzenegger Administration to 585,000. Read MoreAbout Jobs and the Economy »

So far this week, I have discussed how Governor Schwarzenegger’s pro-growth policies and commitment to be a partner for economic prosperity have helped California’s economy thrive – adding nearly 600,000 jobs... Read MoreAbout Helmets to Hardhats »

In my blog yesterday, I discussed how Governor Schwarzenegger helped bring California back from the brink of economic and fiscal disaster - partnering with California's small businesses and industries to add... Read MoreAbout international trade »

When Governor Schwarzenegger took Office in November 2003, he inherited an economy in crisis. Worker’s Compensation costs were at all-time highs and shakedown lawsuits plagued small businesses. Read MoreAbout Jobs and the Economy »

Forty-nine days ago, when Governor Schwarzenegger sent his revised state budget to the Legislature, he put forth two key priorities on how the state should deal with a $7.5 billion surge in state revenues: pay down budget debt... Read MoreAbout 2006 Budget Act »

Say you're a California family that just came into a v-e-r-y unexpected but welcome change in your financial fortunes: the tax return you were expecting this Spring turned out to be $7,500 larger than you had originally expected. Read MoreAbout a welcome change in your financial fortunes »

April 19 marks the two-year anniversary of the enactment of SB 899, the bill championed by Governor Schwarzenegger that provided California’s workers’ compensation system with the most comprehensive reform in the system’s history. Read MoreAbout the bill that provided California’s workers’ compensation system with reform »