Governor Newsom expands film and TV tax credits with new legislation, creates tax credit to support post-production jobs
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom signed two bills to support thousands of film and television jobs in California by strengthening the state’s Film and TV Tax Credit Program and creating a new tax credit for post production work including editing, sound, and...
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Governor Newsom signs legislation to accelerate wildfire prevention projects, strengthen fire response, and harden communities against future disasters
News The new law builds on Governor Newsom’s successful executive order and proclamation effort that have fast-tracked more than 500 wildfire projects while cutting red tape for prescribed burns What you need to know: Governor Newsom today signed legislation to make...
As Trump targets public lands, Governor Newsom expands free state parks access, announces record conservation progress, and signs legislation protecting California’s coast and wildlife
News Governor signs conservation legislative package as California adds 1 million conserved acres to world-leading 30x30 effort What you need to know: As the Trump administration attempts to open a portion of Yosemite National Park to private development, weakens...
Governor Newsom signs historic legislation designating California Asian American and Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander-serving institutions
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2374 to create a pathway for Californian higher education institutions to be designated as California Asian American and Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander-serving institutions. The legislation builds on...
Governor Newsom signs bills to push back on Trump’s Orwellian immigration tactics to protect immigrant communities
News First-in-the-nation shock glove ban First-in-the-nation 25% tax on private detention centers What you need to know: Governor Newsom is protecting communities, strengthening public safety, and pushing back against Donald Trump’s totalitarian tactics, signing a...
Governor Newsom honors fallen California Highway Patrol Officer Brian Liles
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement regarding the death of California Highway Patrol Officer Brian Liles:“Officer Brian Liles dedicated his life to serving our communities, and his passing is a heartbreaking loss for the California...
Governor Newsom signs commonsense legislation to make your life easier
News What you need to know: Not all bills are tied to a specific policy issue — some are just about making life a little easier. Governor Newsom just signed new legislation to help Californians in their day-to-day lives — helping them connect to the customer service...
Governor Newsom signs legislation protecting parents’ rights in youth football
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom signed legislation guaranteeing parents the right to choose how their kids participate in youth tackle football. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today signed a new bill into law protecting parents' right to choose how...
Governor Newsom takes action to help lower prices amid Trump’s nationwide gas and diesel price spike
News Action allows winter-blend gasoline to enter the California market a few weeks early as Trump’s war in Iran continues driving fuel costs higher nationwide What you need to know: Trump’s Iran war is driving up gas and diesel prices, forcing working families to pay...
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Governor Newsom signs commonsense legislation to make your life easier
News What you need to know: Not all bills are tied to a specific policy issue — some are just about making life a little easier. Governor Newsom just signed new legislation to help Californians in their day-to-day lives — helping them connect to the customer service...
THE OPPOSITE OF TRUMP! Governor Newsom signs bills to crack down on corruption, including meme coins by public officials
News What you need to know: Building on Governor Newsom’s work to level the playing field for workers, and consumers, the Governor today signed new legislation to prevent public officials from issuing meme coins, protect consumers, hold bad actors accountable, and...
Governor Newsom calls out Trump’s climate failure at the United Nations
News What you need to know: As President Trump doubles down on fossil fuels and tears down America’s economic leadership, Governor Newsom delivered remarks at the United Nations to make clear that California will keep fighting for cleaner air, clean energy, and an...
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