Later today the Governor will send to the Legislature what is called his May Revision. At his press conference the Governor will be talking about how we close the budget gap and about budget reform. He will not only be talking about how he's going to deal with next year's budget problem, but talking about budget reform as being an integral part of solving this year's budget problem. Watch Video About Governor's May Revision »

Foreign trade, global trade, is very important to our economy. This year our exports are already up 18 percent. There are about $200 billion a year that come into our country from foreign investors, so we need to continue to send out the message that we welcome foreign investors. Watch Video About Strengthening California's Economy  »

CAL FIRE joined Governor Schwarzenegger this morning to sign an executive order that supports the 2008 fire season. In addition to that, and a real key component of this year's executive order, is the support for the prevention and education component. We will be actively enforcing 100-foot clearance around homes in the state responsibility area to protect homes. Watch Video About California's Firefighting Resources »

This is really a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that we are taking advantage of today, a fabulous partnership between the state and environmental organizations and the Tejon Ranch Company for the preservation and for future development and conservation of the ranch. Watch Video About Tejon Ranch Agreement »

This is the largest gift in the history of the United States for community college students. It is extremely exciting because it will go toward $1,000 scholarships for community college students to go on into community college. We all know that we're having some budgetary concerns right now, so there will be literally thousands of students that will be benefiting from this very, very generous gift from the Oshers. Watch Video About Osher Foundation Donation for Community Colleges »

Thanks to a partnership of public and non-profit organizations, a precious jewel of California's coast is being restored to its natural habitat. This week, a major clean-up project on Santa Cruz Island is being completed, accelerating an ambitious restoration project led by The Nature Conservancy and supported by the National Park Service and the California Integrated Waste Management Board. Read MoreAbout California's coast being restored to its natural habitat »

It's great to celebrate here with the Governor, who has come on board to support Donate Life California. The month of April was national Donate Life Month and we're encouraging people to go online to donatelifecalfiornia.org and sign up to donate organs. We have 20,000 people waiting in California alone for organ transplants -- it only takes a moment to save a life. Watch Video About Donate Life Donor Registry »

The Governor came and talked to us about his leadership in Proposition 69, how proud he has been to partner with us in this area, because through DNA we are solving old cases, we are bringing violent criminals to justice and we are making our communities safer as well. Watch Video About DNA/Cold Case Summit »

We're here today on the historic Irvine Ranch in southern Orange County to celebrate Earth Day. What the Irvine Ranch Company has done here on this 50,000 acre reserve, to preserve this very, very valuable landscape, the diversity of this landscape and the Mediterranean climate that we enjoy here in California, is the epitome of Earth Day. It's an historic day. Watch Video About California's First Natural Landmark »

Today is an historic day for the global fight against climate change. On Earth Day, in one of the fastest growing economies in the world, I had the honor to sign a climate agreement with the United Nations Develoment Programme. As part of the UNDP's ongoing work with the Chinese government, California has been asked to provide a climate program model to Chinese provincial governments. Read MoreAbout Earth Day in Beijing »

On this eve of Earth Day, I'm honored to be here in China to support its efforts to address climate change. Today we toured a clean development mechanism (CDM) project in Tangshan, north of Beijing. The CDM is an arrangement under the Kyoto Protocol allowing industrialized countries with a greenhouse gas reduction commitment to invest in projects that reduce emissions in developing countries. Read MoreAbout Cal/EPA China Visit »

Today's workshop topic focused on a provocative question: who owns the world's carbon? More specifically, who's responsible for China's carbon? If Californians purchase goods made in China or other countries, should we be held responsible for the emissions produced from manufacturing those goods. Read MoreAbout Day 3: Low Carbon Fuels Conference »

California is currently in the process of drafting the regulations for our low carbon fuel standard. I was greatly encouraged by today's discussion of low carbon policies that are being considered here in China. As one of the world's largest fuel users, expected to surpass the U.S. by 2010, it's imperative that the global community take aggressive action to generate new, cleaner transportation fuels - reducing our dependence on oil, diversifying our fuel options and creating a new market for low carbon fuels. Read MoreAbout Cal/EPA China Visit »

I'm thrilled to co-host the 2nd Annual Low Carbon Fuels Conference to discuss the development of a low carbon fuels standard here in China - fashioned after Governor Schwarzenegger's low carbon fuel standard. Today we met with two of China's non-government organizations: The Regulatory Assistance Project and The Energy Foundation. Both are supporting China's efforts to improve environmental protection and develop cleaner energy policies. Read MoreAbout CalEPA China Visit »

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 Video About Budget Reform »

Crime Victims' Rights Week is an opportunity for crime victims, family members, survivors and local state service providers to stand united throughout California and across the nation. The Governor and his administration are strong supporters of victims' rights and public safety remains one of his highest priorities. California has long been a leading supporter of crime victims' rights, and we started the nation's first victim assistance program and established the first domestic violence shelter. Watch Video About National Crime Victims' Rights Week »

The Civilian Conservation Corps built most of the nation's state parks, including more than 20 in California. If you've hiked on Mt. Diablo or camped at Pfeiffer Big Sur you've seen the CCC's handiwork. The Civilian Conservation Corps embodied service to our country during the toughest of times. This year is the 75th anniversary of the Civilian Conservation Corps and highlights its work in developing California state parks. Read MoreAbout 75th anniversary of the Civilian Conservation Corps »

This is another celebration, another milestone in a Seismic Retrofit Program throughout the Bay Area. The Governor brought together the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, the California Transportation Commission, Caltrans and Will Kempton -- all those components worked very, very well to bring this part of the project in under budget and seven months early. Watch Video About West Approach Bay Bridge Ribbon Cutting  »

Everybody knows that the Governor is this state's action hero when it comes to infrastructure; and today the Governor announced that the California Transportation Commission has approved an additional $300 million for transportation infrastructure improvements across the state. This is money that will go towards stimulating the state's economy. Watch Video About Prop 1B Funding for CA's Infrastructure »

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 Video About 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 Video About Budget Reform »

We need more Californians volunteering, not fewer. And what Senator Ashburn and the Governor believe is that we cannot allow this prevailing wages exemption for volunteers to sunset. Anything that prevents volunteerism from occurring is not good for the State of California. We have to remove these barriers so that volunteers can continue making a difference. Watch Video About Volunteering »

The Governor is a big believer that the greatest rewards in life come from helping and serving the less fortunate among us. It is also part of our humanity, part of our duty as good neighbors and good citizens. This Monday, March 31st, California celebrates the life of César Chávez. Read MoreAbout The Spirit and Strength of Service »

We're here today to dedicate and launch a new initiative to put 2 megawatts of solar cell power on an unused roof in San Bernardino County as part of the Governor's leadership on environmental initiatives. We hope to really lead the way where others can follow to establish solar power throughout California as part of the state's and Governor's leadership in reducing greenhouse gases. Watch Video About Solar Project »

A growing number of auto manufacturers recommend we change our motor oil every 5,000 miles or more. A California Integrated Waste Management Board study found that nearly 75 percent of drivers change their oil more frequently than their manufacturer recommends. So instead of following the 3,000 Mile Myth, check your owner's manual to be sure. The 3,000 Mile Myth is not good for the environment, resource conservation or our pocketbooks. Read MoreAbout 3,000 Mile Myth  »

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 Video About 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 Video About 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 Video About 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 Video About 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 Video About Budget Reform »

According to U.S. News & World report, California is home to 23 of the top 100 high schools in the country. Unfortunately, many of our school districts with high poverty and high English-language-learner populations struggle to provide the quality education necessary for future achievement. It is the needs of these districts that led Governor Schwarzenegger, Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell and I to announce a policy of immediate intervention and assistance for those struggling districts. Read MoreAbout State Plan That Will Help Struggling Schools »

Today the Governor convened a meeting of representatives of different regions of the state so we could hear their infrastructure needs, and hear suggestions about the way that they can get those infrastructure needs financed. Not just with state obligation bonds, but federal financing, local financing, and more private financing. Watch Video About Infrastructure Financing »

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 Video About Job Creation Through Infrastructure Bonds »

Today was the launching of the ibuiltit.org campaign, which is a statewide effort to recruit apprentices. We need 200,000 new apprentices within the next 10 years, and this earn-while-you-learn program which is being featured today is instrumental in getting this work done. Watch Video About Launch of I Built It Campaign »

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 Video About Prop 1B Funding for CA Infrastructure »

This is the second graduating class of the Carpenters Apprenticeship Program at CIW, where we train female inmates to be carpenters. We all know that if you come out of prison with $200 and a bus ticket it's tough to be successful. These inmates are coming out with a $20 an hour job, a linkage to the community, a chance to get real jobs with benefits, deal with all their issues, and then they will have a chance. Watch Video About Commitment to Effective Rehabilitation »

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 Video About WE Connect Campaign »

The gang problem in California has become statewide, and part of the Governor's initiative is to bring additional resources that engage in job training, especially for youth who are in gangs or at risk of joining gangs. So today, after having received more than 46 applications from cities, we're announcing the release of $9.5 million to deal with gang violence, and more than $7.3 million to deal with training youth who are in gangs or at risk of joining gangs. Watch Video About Governor's Gang Prevention and Intervention Program »

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 Video About 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 Video About Moving Forward on Budget Reform »

California is praised for enacting requirements for motorcyclists to wear helmets, for tougher drunk driving laws, strengthening seatbelt and child safety seat laws and increased restrictions on teen drivers. This summer two new laws go on the books in California restricting use of hand-held cell phones by drivers and banning drivers under the age of 18 from using cell phones and pagers while driving. Watch Video About Traffic Laws »

I am so excited and honored to be named as the nation's first Cabinet Secretary on Service and Volunteering. We will be recruiting millions of Californians in the next few months to go out there and tackle disaster preparedness, tutoring our children and cleaning our environment. Watch Video About Mobilizing California’s Greatest Resource »

For a long time the veterans of service have wanted the time when service will be taken from out on the periphery to the center of our public action, and the Governor and First Lady are making that possible in the largest state of the union on the scale that no other state could do. Watch Video About Turning California's Public Service into Public Action »

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 Video About 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 Video About 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 »

Today Governor Schwarzenegger is announcing that we're going to be making a 40 million dollar investment in additional port security measures here in California; this is coming from the important 1B Proposition bond funds that the state and the voters approved last fall. So this is a significant investment in not only our ports, but the economy of California. Watch Video About Port Security Funding »

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 Video About Job Funding Grants for California's Veterans »

California is getting a big increase in some homeland security funding, just another indication the Governor's leadership and our efforts in his Office of Homeland Security are paying off. Cooperation, collaboration, and forward thinking in California's Homeland Security policies have helped to ensure more funding from Washington. Read MoreAbout Homeland Security Funding »

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 Video About 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 Video About Proposition 1C Funding for Affordable Housing »

The Governor announced today the first grants out of Prop 1E to start improving the levees. Northern California is getting over $200 million out the door to start protecting people and creating jobs so that in the future we have safer levees, and we're also doing something about the economy. Watch Video About Protecting California's Levees »

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 Video About 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 Video About 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 Video About 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 Video About Bank on California »

Today, the Governor is announcing two steps to offset the growing slow-down in the U.S. economy. The first step is to speed up the process by which infrastructure bonds are expended into the economy and the second step is to request that Congress raise limits for government loan programs. Watch Video About economic stimulus »

Today, Governor Schwarzenegger, Mayor Bloomberg and myself, launched the "Build America's Future" coalition. This coalition is dedicated to focusing on and revitalizing America's infrastructure. Watch Video About Build America's Future »

Our educational community is honored that the Governor acknowledges us today at Otay Elementary for our student's achievements. He really cares for the children, going into the classroom, getting into the activities. Watch Video About Education Reform »

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 Video About 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 Video About 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 Video About 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 Video About 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 Video About 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 Video About Performance Based Infrastructure  »

The Governor is proposing several things to improve education in California. One is expanding teacher certification, and alternative teacher certification, so that we can have more quality teachers, in that classroom. Another is the launch of the School Finder website. It will compare schools side-by-side and it will enable parents to make a choice. This is a good example of a strong public and private partnership. Watch Video About Improving Education in California »

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 »

This winter, due to the devastating fires in Southern California, the Governor's Office of Emergency Services is particularly concerned about heavy rains. The charred hillsides have little vegetation to keep soil in place, which puts communities in low-lying areas at risk of flooding as well as mud and debris flows. Read MoreAbout disaster preparedness »

Christmas trees in the home remain an annual fire hazard that continues to cause over 20 deaths and over 13 million in damage. What should consumers do to prevent fires? Well, it really begins when you're at the Christmas tree lot. Use the Tap Test. Before you purchase a tree, grab it by the trunk. Read MoreAbout holiday tree safety  »

This health care package really addresses the business climate for our industry by trying to improve conditions for companies with less than 50 employees, and in our industry that is 60% of our companies. The health care reform goes a long way to improve business in California. Watch Video About Healthcare reform »

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 Video About 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 Video About Foreclosure relief »

This issue of universal health care is an issue that the State of California must address, and thank God we've got a governor with the courage to address it and stick with it during good times and deeply political times. The fact that this must be done is something that's not lost on him. Watch Video About Healthcare reform »

Over a year ago the Governor came down to San Diego to talk about his efforts to reform health care in California. And it's been a long year, it's been a tough political process, but I think we have finally today a bill that will provide cost containment for employees, will provide a way for employers to have incentives for employees to use preventative health programs. Watch Video About Healthcare reform »

With the Governor coming out and saying that this was the year of major comprehensive health reform, it has been one of the most profound issues that we could work on as a coalition. We thank the Governor for that. We've all worked tirelessly on health care reform. We represent 16 million people in this state, who suffer from chronic pain, from mild to severe. Under this proposal, these people will have coverage despite their pre-existing conditions. Watch Video About Healthcare reform »

Health Care Reform is the number one issue for AARP, not just for our own members, but for all Californians who need Health Care Reform. They are in pain, and they need reform now. We believe the Governor has been instrumental and very courageous to push that debate and push that agenda forward. We now need the Legislature and the Assembly to deal with Health Care Reform, get it out of the Assembly and get it into the Senate. Watch Video About Healthcare reform »

Rarely in our lives are we ever confronted - where history confronts us and looks straight in the eyes and tells us that we really have an opportunity to make a difference. And we have that opportunity here today, with the Governor's vision and with the Speaker's leadership. We want to really make an impact not only for the six million uninsured Californians, but also the rest of us that are insured. Watch Video About Healthcare reform »

I'm absolutely thrilled about the situation on healthcare. The Governor's vision on this, the Speaker's effort has come together and we're looking at universal health care package that the state of California has been trying to put together for more than fifty years. Everybody is covered, everybody gets access to medical care, quality medical care. And everyone has to participate in this system. Watch Video About Support for Comprehensive Health Care Reform »

The Governor's leadership to reform health care in California is unprecedented. And most importantly, I think, is his willingness to ask the tough questions and his idea of shared responsibility -- individuals have a role in this, the businesses, the hospitals, the physicians, the health plans, and government, coming together to solve what can seem as an insurmountable problem. Watch Video About Healthcare reform »

It has been a tremendous week here in Indonesia - full of learning and important relationship building. As a special honor I was given the opportunity to represent Governor Schwarzenegger at the final United Nations plenary session. The audience was close to 10,000 people and they interrupted my speech numerous times to cheer for the work that California, as well as other states in America, are doing. Read MoreAbout U.N. Climate Conference, Day 5 »

Al Gore, who flew directly to the UN Conference on Global Climate Change from Oslo where he received the Nobel Peace Prize, gave a rousing speech singling out California for special mention as a leader. As we prepare to leave today I am more convinced than before of the importance of California's leadership. Read MoreAbout United Nations Climate Conference »

Biofuels for transportation are receiving substantial attention here at the UN talks as one potential solution to global climate change. California is considered a leader in the policies and protocols that recognize the full lifecycle impacts of biofuel production with the Governor's Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), which was presented to an international audience at the conference. Read MoreAbout U.N. Climate Conference, Day 3 »

More than 20 percent of the world's greenhouse gas emissions are from the forest and land-use sector. What has been reinforced here in Bali, at the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, is the idea that what we do in California is directly relevant to efforts on a national and international level. Read MoreAbout California's Adaption to Climate Change Will Have a World Benefit »

The California delegation arrived December 8 - in time to participate in numerous side events sharing our efforts to combat climate change. The world community has tremendous interest in California's efforts because of its environmental leadership and setting a cap on emissions provides hope to the rest of the world. Read MoreAbout U.N. Climate Conference, Day 1 »

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 Video About Mortgage Foreclosure Assistance Fund »

66 years ago, President Franklin Roosevelt addressed the nation in a short 10-minute radio address, in response to the savage unprovoked attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, December 7th, 1941. Now, as we honor Pearl Harbor survivors and all World War II veterans on this day, we are reminded that so many have sacrificed so much for all of us to live in this great country of freedom and opportunity. Read MoreAbout 66th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor »

Governor Schwarzenegger is sending his top officials to Indonesia to participate in the world's most important international global warming forum. Environmental leaders will discuss post-Kyoto Protocol plans for curbing greenhouse gases and preparing for the changes that higher temperatures will bring. Watch Video About UN Climate Conference »

In 2006, Governor Schwarzenegger supported and California voters approved Proposition 1D, making $100 million available for adding green elements to new school building plans. About 25 schools that meet the comprehensive green building standards of the Collaborative for High Performance Schools have been built in California. More than 100 are in design or construction phases now. Not only do these schools improve the health of our children and their learning environments, but these schools also save money, saving an average of $100,000 per year in energy costs Read MoreAbout Green Schools for California's Kids »

As the holiday season quickly approaches, we can't forget the thousands of people in our state who have been affected by tragedy. To help ensure these families have a joyous holiday season, CaliforniaVolunteers will be donating all toys collected at today's Tree Lighting Ceremony to the Boys and Girls Club of Greater San Diego and the Orangewood Children's Foundation. Both organizations support children who were affected by the Southern California wildfires. To find volunteer opportunities in your community please visit CaliforniaVolunteers.org. Read MoreAbout Holiday toy donation and volunteerism »

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 Video About Keeping homeowners in their homes »

Four years ago, Governor Schwarzenegger challenged us to demonstrate leadership in energy efficiency and environmental responsibility in state buildings when he signed his ambitious Green Building Executive Order. The new DGS Central Plant will do just that and help reduce the impact state facilities have on climate change. Read MoreAbout Green Energy in California »

California needs up to 500 billion dollars worth of infrastructure over the next 20 years in order to put our state and our people in a position to compete effectively in the world economy. The Governor intends to bring public-private partnerships into our portfolio so that we can get more infrastructure built faster, better, and cheaper. Watch Video About Public-Private Partnerships Build Economy and Generate Efficiency »

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 »

With the holidays just around the corner, the State of California has just completed the annual cutting, transport and set-up of the official state Christmas tree, a tradition that has been going strong for more than twenty-five years. The majestic white fir, towering more than 55 feet, was donated by the United States Forest Service. In keeping with the Governor's commitment to reduce California’s carbon foot print, the tree will be powered by a fuel cell, and ultra-low-wattage LED lights will be used, saving 95 percent of the energy that would be consumed by incandescent bulbs for the second year in a row. Read MoreAbout Christmas Tree Arrival at the State Capitol »

Following the devastating Southern California fires last month, Governor Schwarzenegger ordered all State agencies to move quickly to ensure fire commanders, emergency managers, local government officials and ultimately the general public got the help and resources they needed. As California continues to recover, the Department of General Services is committed to continuing to do everything we can as the State’s business manager to help support the ongoing recovery effort. Read MoreAbout Supporting the Wildfire Recovery »

In California, transportation fuels and greenhouse gas emissions account for 41 percent of the total emissions. To address this, the Governor signed the Low Carbon Fuel Standard in January of this year. All of the Alternative Fuel cars here at the L.A. Auto Show will help consumers lower their greenhouse gas emissions and transportation fuels. Watch Video About Alternative Fuel Vehicles for California »

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 Latino Coalition for a Healthy California supports the Governor's health care reform efforts. As some of you know, there are over 6 million uninsured Californians in this state, and the Governor's plan addresses the issues of people that are working but are poor, or unfortunately do not have enough money in order to pay for health insurance on their own. Watch Video About the Governor's health care reform »