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 signs legislation 7.16.2026
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed the following bills:AB 35 by Assemblymember David Alvarez (D-San Diego) — Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024: Administrative...
No more excuses: Newsom administration takes legal action against five California local governments for defying state housing law
News What you need to know: California is suing five cities for repeatedly refusing to plan for their fair share of housing, the latest move in Governor Newsom's push to hold local governments accountable for the state's housing shortage. OAKLAND – Moving to hold five...
Governor Newsom announced nearly $2.5 billion to strengthen transportation infrastructure and advance public transit systems across the state
News Over 150 projects improving transit, creating more than 150,000 jobs What you need to know: As the Trump administration pushes to slash federal funding for public transportation infrastructure, Governor Newsom announced nearly $2.5 billion for transportation...
Governor Newsom announces appointments 7.15.2026
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Jason Reed, of Rossmoor, has been appointed to the Collateral Recovery Disciplinary Review Committee. Reed has been the President of Nations Recovery Services, Inc, since 1997. He is a...
Governor Newsom announces deployment of California firefighters to support wildfire efforts in Oregon
News What you need to know: California is deploying 10 CAL FIRE firefighters in critical leadership positions to help Oregon fight the over 2,656-acre East Evans Creek Fire. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California is deploying 10...
California leads the nation in cracking down on deadly Kratom goods — the feds are now following our lead
News California has achieved nearly 98% compliance among state-licensed retailers, removing more than 6,700 illegal products from store shelves What you need to know: State-licensed alcohol retailers in California are nearly 98% compliant with the State’s crackdown on...
As California heads into a hotter, drier season, Governor Newsom launches One Less Spark wildfire prevention campaign
News With elevated fire risk testing the state this week, the campaign builds on record investment in wildfire prevention and readiness What you need to know: California is launching the One Less Spark campaign, a statewide public awareness effort aimed at preventing...
Governor Newsom warns that lenders must provide timely and fair payouts to LA fire survivors
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom continues to advocate for LA fire survivors, warning that lenders who fail to help with recovery by needlessly denying or delaying access to insurance funds are subject to state enforcement, and clarifying that state damage...
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Governor Newsom signs legislation 7.16.2026
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed the following bills:AB 35 by Assemblymember David Alvarez (D-San Diego) — Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024: Administrative...
Governor Newsom announces deployment of California firefighters to support wildfire efforts in Oregon
News What you need to know: California is deploying 10 CAL FIRE firefighters in critical leadership positions to help Oregon fight the over 2,656-acre East Evans Creek Fire. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California is deploying 10...
California leads the nation in cracking down on deadly Kratom goods — the feds are now following our lead
News California has achieved nearly 98% compliance among state-licensed retailers, removing more than 6,700 illegal products from store shelves What you need to know: State-licensed alcohol retailers in California are nearly 98% compliant with the State’s crackdown on...
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