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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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...
Governor Newsom announces appointments 7.14.2026
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Tyrone Evans, of San Francisco, has been appointed to the California Workforce Development Board. Evans has been Senior Superintendent at Webcor Builders since 2020, where he was a...
El Gobernador Gavin Newsom pide a renovar el sueño americano para las familias trabajadoras en la conferencia nacional de NALEO
News Lo que necesitas saber: El Gobernador Newsom apoya a las familias trabajadoras, el fortalecimiento de la democracia y la protección de las comunidades durante la 50º. conferencia anual de NALEO. To read this release in English, click here. LOS ÁNGELES – El...
Governor Newsom calls for renewing the American Dream for working families at NALEO National Conference
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom supports working families, strengthening democracy, and protecting communities at the 50th NALEO Annual Conference. Para leer este comunicado en español, haga clic aquí. LOS ANGELES – Governor Gavin Newsom today highlighted...
Governor Newsom announces $20 million in grant funding matched by Google to support local journalism across the state
News Eligible newsrooms can apply for up to $250,000 each to support original reporting What you need to know: Governor Newsom today extended funding to support and strengthen local journalism – with $20 million allocated as part of the state budget for two additional...
Governor Newsom signs legislation 7.13.2026
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed the following bills:AB 34 by Assemblymember Joe Patterson (R-Rocklin) — California Renewables Portfolio Standard Program: local publicly owned electric utilities: large hydroelectric...
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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...
Governor Newsom signs legislation 7.13.2026
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed the following bills:AB 34 by Assemblymember Joe Patterson (R-Rocklin) — California Renewables Portfolio Standard Program: local publicly owned electric utilities: large hydroelectric...
MORE HOUSING, FASTER: Governor Newsom signs historic housing affordability reforms
News Reduces timelines, cuts costs, and helps create more affordable homes — advancing California’s nation-leading work✅More housing: 59% increase in residential construction since 2019✅Less homelessness: Largest reduction in unsheltered homelessness in 16 years What...
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