SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom and California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging President Trump’s use of emergency powers to enact broad-sweeping tariffs that hurt…
Sacramento, California – As the state continues to invest in the safety and security of California communities, new data suggests violent and property crime trended down in 2024 statewide. According…
SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement regarding the Trump Administration’s action to impose tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico, and China: “Tariffs are nothing more than a tax…
What you need to know: Governor Newsom ordered state agencies to update telework policies to reflect a new default expectation of at least four in-office days per week beginning July…
In what some are calling a “spin” website, Governor Gavin Newsom announced a new website to track progress of counties are making on housing, homelessness and mental health on Monday.…
This week, Assemblywoman Lori D. Wilson (D-Suisun City) issued a statement on reports of deportation flights from Travis Air Force Base. “I find it deeply unsettling that Travis Air Force…
What you need to know: Governor Newsom’s balanced budget proposal for the 2025-26 fiscal year includes increased savings to the state’s reserves while maintaining important investments in critical priorities such…
In a series of announcements Monday, Governor Gavin Newsom announced Alamo’s Peter Whippy has been appointed Chief of External Affairs at the California High-Speed Rail Authority. According to the release:…
Following the spread of Bird Flu in sixteen states, including in California and outside the Central Valley, Governor Newsom proclaimed a State of Emergency today to further enhance the state’s…
Los Angeles, CA — Expanding California’s unprecedented support for local efforts to create long-term solutions to address homelessness, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that 37 regional grantees representing 100 local…
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 1174 into law, prohibiting local governments from requiring voter ID at polling places, including for municipal elections. According to SB 1174: This bill would…
Over the weekend, Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill requiring new vehicles sold to alert drivers when they exceed the speed limit by 10 mph. The law was modeled after…
SACRAMENTO – Joined by members of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC), Governor Gavin Newsom signed a series of bills to address the legacy of racial discrimination in the state and…
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced he signed four bills into law to protect victims of human trafficking and help ensure that the predators who exploit them are held accountable.…
SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom signed bipartisan legislation to impose stricter penalties, increase accountability, and strengthen law enforcement’s ability to combat sideshows and street takeovers. These measures mark a step…
Sacramento, CA – Building on his calls for school districts to restrict the use of smartphones on school campuses, Governor Gavin Newsom today signed Assembly Bill 3216, the Phone-Free School…
Sacramento, CA – On Sunday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 1053 into law, legislation co-authored by Senator Catherine Blakespear (D-Encinitas) and Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D-Orinda), marking a significant step toward…
SAN FRANCISCO — Governor Gavin Newsom today signed a new bipartisan legislative package to strengthen California’s laws addressing the housing and homelessness crisis. The laws represent a comprehensive effort to…
SAN FRANCISCO – Taking action to address the use of deepfakes and other deceptive digitally generated or altered content in election campaigns, Governor Gavin Newsom today signed three measures to…
On Friday, Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have allowed undocumented immigrants access to apply for the first-time home buyer assistance program. AB 1840 was introduced by state…
Governor Newsom signed into law two crucial bills designed to expand housing options and provide greater stability for vulnerable Californians who are experiencing homelessness. The new laws clear the path…
SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Buffy Wicks announced the establishment of a first-in-the-nation partnership with the State, news publishers, major tech companies and philanthropy, unveiling a pair of multi-year initiatives to provide…
Governor Newsom signed into law the most significant bipartisan legislation to crack down on property crime in modern California history. Building on the state’s robust laws and record public safety…
This first-in-the-nation proposal would require refiners to maintain minimum supply inventories, which would help prevent price spikes and save Californians hundreds of millions of dollars every year. SACRAMENTO — The…
As schools across California welcome students back to campus, Governor Newsom is calling on all schools in the state to immediately restrict cell phones use in classrooms. Sacramento — In…