Governor Newsom signs new law to protect workers, require disclosures on AI-generated advertising
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom signed SB 1050 (Ashby) to require clear disclosure when advertisements use performers generated by AI and protect workers in the creative industry. LOS ANGELES – Expanding California’s work to bring transparency and...
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Governor Newsom issues legislative update 9.18.26
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed the following bills:AB 113 by Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D-Encino) — Budget Act of 2026.AB 167 by the Committee on Budget — Higher education budget trailer bill.AB 173 by the Committee on...
Governor Newsom announces appointments 9.18.2026
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Ian Vargas Polo, of Oceanside, has been appointed to the California Community Colleges, Board of Governors. Vargas Polo has been Regional Affairs Director Region X for the Student...
Governor Newsom announces Judicial Appointments 9.18.2026
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom announced his nomination of five Court of Appeal Justices: Brian Goldman to the First District Court of Appeal, Division Two; Adam Hofmann to the First District Court of Appeal, Division Four; Judge Alexander Giza to the Second...
Governor Newsom proclaims California POW/MIA Recognition Day
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring September 18, 2026, as “California POW/MIA Recognition Day.”The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below: PROCLAMATIONOn POW/MIA Recognition Day, we honor the service and...
Governor Newsom issues executive order to accelerate independent oversight and advance the creation of an AI kill switch
News Calls for a national adoption of California’s AI framework What you need to know: Governor Newsom today issued an executive order directing actions to address the dangers of recent AI incidents. The order accelerates California’s new law establishing...
Governor Newsom proclaims Constitution Day and Citizenship Day
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring September 17, 2026, as “Constitution Day and Citizenship Day.” The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below: PROCLAMATIONFor more than two centuries, the United States...
Governor Newsom delivers on pledge to provide new financing options for Eaton and Palisades survivors
News What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom today launched a new program to help disaster survivors — including those from the LA firestorms — access additional funding to help speed rebuilding. SACRAMENTO – Just days after signing nation-leading smoke...
Trump wants to send a check? Pay Americans back the $108 billion his Iran War cost them at the pump first
News What you need to know: As the Trump gas price crisis drives higher costs across the entire U.S. economy, Governor Newsom is calling Trump’s promised $5,000 check exactly what it is: paying voters for their votes, especially after Trump suggested the payouts would...
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Governor Newsom issues executive order to accelerate independent oversight and advance the creation of an AI kill switch
News Calls for a national adoption of California’s AI framework What you need to know: Governor Newsom today issued an executive order directing actions to address the dangers of recent AI incidents. The order accelerates California’s new law establishing...
Governor Newsom signs new law to protect workers, require disclosures on AI-generated advertising
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom signed SB 1050 (Ashby) to require clear disclosure when advertisements use performers generated by AI and protect workers in the creative industry. LOS ANGELES – Expanding California’s work to bring transparency and...
Governor Newsom visits Jay Leno’s Garage to sign legislation celebrating and preserving California’s classic car and lowrider heritage
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom signed SB 1392 (Cortese), also known as Jay Leno’s Law, creating a phased in smog check exemption for qualifying collector cars built between 1976 and 1985. The Governor also signed AB 2541 (M. González) establishing the...
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