Governor Newsom announces revised budget that eliminates California’s deficit, maintains investments for working families, healthcare, education, and businesses
News What you need to know: No deficit this year. No deficit next year. The Governor’s proposal eliminates the structural deficit to $0 through July 2028 — while investing in healthcare, education, and essential services for Californians. Para leer este comunicado en...
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Governor Newsom’s Clean California initiative celebrates 100 community designations across the Golden State, leading the way for safer and cleaner environments
News Initiative has funded 317 projects statewide and removed more than 3.8 million cubic yards of litter from highways and public spaces What you need to know: California celebrates an important milestone as 100 communities earn the Clean California designation...
Governor Newsom proclaims Mental Health Awareness Month
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring May 2026, as "Mental Health Awareness Month."The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below: PROCLAMATIONDuring Mental Health Awareness Month, we recognize the millions of...
Governor Newsom announces new funding for nonprofits and faith-based groups following San Diego mosque shooting
News California totals $300 million in safety investments to help protect nonprofits and faith-based organizations from hate and violence since 2015 What you need to know: California is awarding $80 million in funding to 343 nonprofit and faith-based organizations...
Governor Newsom signs legislation to further protect California elections from interference and intimidation
News What you need to know: As President Trump continues to threaten political interference in the upcoming midterm election, Governor Newsom signed a new law to strengthen California’s election protections ahead of the June 2 statewide primary — safeguarding voters,...
Governor Newsom proclaims Small Business Month
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring May 2026, as "Small Business Month."The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below: PROCLAMATIONCalifornia’s more than 4.3 million small businesses – the most of any state –...
Governor Newsom signs legislation 5.26.2026
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed the following bill:AB 1389 by Assemblymember Blanca Rubio (D – Baldwin Park) – Tribal gaming: compact ratification. For full text of the bills, visit: http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov. Recent...
Governor Newsom proclaims Older Californians Month
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring May 2026, as "Older Californians Month."The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below: PROCLAMATIONCalifornia is home to nearly nine million older residents who immeasurably...
Governor Newsom secures Presidential Emergency Declaration approval for Orange County hazmat response
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom has secured federal assistance to support ongoing response operations in Orange County, where more than 785 state and local emergency personnel continue working around the clock to protect impacted communities following the...
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Governor Newsom’s Clean California initiative celebrates 100 community designations across the Golden State, leading the way for safer and cleaner environments
News Initiative has funded 317 projects statewide and removed more than 3.8 million cubic yards of litter from highways and public spaces What you need to know: California celebrates an important milestone as 100 communities earn the Clean California designation...
Governor Newsom signs legislation to further protect California elections from interference and intimidation
News What you need to know: As President Trump continues to threaten political interference in the upcoming midterm election, Governor Newsom signed a new law to strengthen California’s election protections ahead of the June 2 statewide primary — safeguarding voters,...
Governor Newsom secures Presidential Emergency Declaration approval for Orange County hazmat response
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom has secured federal assistance to support ongoing response operations in Orange County, where more than 785 state and local emergency personnel continue working around the clock to protect impacted communities following the...
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