Governor Newsom, Legislative leaders announce 2026-27 balanced budget agreement that ensures $0 deficit, while funding healthcare and key services
News NO deficit THIS YEAR. NO deficit NEXT YEAR. ✅ FUNDED: small business tax cuts ✅ FUNDED: free school meals, free summer school, universal pre-school, and childcare slots ✅ FUNDED: historic investment in students with disabilities ✅ FUNDED: healthcare...
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Governor Newsom announces major progress in salmon recovery efforts
News Since 2024, nearly 50% of actions to restore aquatic ecosystems completed What you need to know: Governor Newsom announced major progress towards protecting salmon populations and their habitats. Since launching California’s first strategy to protect salmon...
The Constitution prevails, Governor Newsom statement on birthright citizenship
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement today after the U.S. Supreme Court announced its ruling in Trump v. Barbara: Birthright citizenship is a constitutional guarantee, plain and simple. Today's ruling preserves a promise that has...
Governor Newsom signs legislation 6.29.26
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed the following bills:AB 182 by Assemblymember Gail Pellerin (D-Santa Cruz) — November 3, 2026, statewide general election: ballot measures.AB 1571 by Assemblymember Michelle Rodriguez...
Governor Newsom signs historic balanced state budget, cementing California’s fiscal strength and investing in the state’s future
News Releases video message highlighting historic record of fiscal responsibility, economic growth, and transformative investments What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom today signed California's 2026–27 state budget, delivering a balanced budget with no deficit...
Governor Newsom announces appointments 6.29.2026
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Anna Naimark, of Sacramento, has been appointed Undersecretary at the California Environmental Protection Agency. Naimark has been Deputy Secretary and Special Counsel for Water Policy...
Governor Newsom signs bipartisan measure giving judges stronger tools to protect public safety, preserve access to mental health treatment
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom signs bill to restore clarity to California's mental health diversion statute, ensuring judges can fully consider public safety when deciding whether diversion is appropriate. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today signed...
ICYMI: California’s best-in-class workforce drove nation-leading productivity growth in 2025
News What you need to know: California continues to lead the nation in economic output, with new data showing California workers increased productivity by 4.2% in 2025, delivering the largest contribution of any state to national productivity growth. SACRAMENTO –...
California’s historic investment in youth behavioral health delivers results across the state
News New findings show California's children and youth behavioral health investments are making a difference What you need to know: New findings across multiple reports highlight the impact of the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI) — a more than...
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Governor Newsom, Legislative leaders announce 2026-27 balanced budget agreement that ensures $0 deficit, while funding healthcare and key services
News NO deficit THIS YEAR. NO deficit NEXT YEAR. ✅ FUNDED: small business tax cuts ✅ FUNDED: free school meals, free summer school, universal pre-school, and childcare slots ✅ FUNDED: historic investment in students with disabilities ✅ FUNDED: healthcare...
Governor Newsom announces $227 million to combat illicit cannabis activity and protect California communities
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom announced $227 million in Proposition 64 grants to help local communities strengthen public safety, combat illicit cannabis activity, support youth prevention and public health programs, address environmental harms, and...
California becomes the first state to launch a tool to monitor and track artificial intelligence’s impacts on the workforce
News What you need to know: As part of Governor Newsom’s executive order on artificial intelligence (AI) and the workforce, California today introduced a first-in-the-nation online tracking tool to monitor and detect AI-related job loss. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin...
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