Governor calls special session to pass price gouging penalty on oil companies, push forward new efforts to increase transparency and accountability SACRAMENTO – As oil companies continue to evade questions…
Senators Glazer and Newman to introduce urgency legislation to take effect before tax season SACRAMENTO – Senators Steve Glazer (D-Contra Costa) and Josh Newman (D-Fullerton) will introduce an urgency bill…
Grants to fund pilot programs throughout California will provide cash payments to support the basic needs of pregnant individuals and former foster youth 1,975 Californians – including former foster youth…
Nation-leading commitment to utility relief has provided over $1.6 billion to pay down 3 million households’ overdue energy bills SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom announced the release of $647 million…
California Highway Patrol to saturate patrols at shopping centers throughout the state SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom has increased efforts statewide to tackle organized retail theft ahead of the holiday…
Department of Housing and Community Development has cleared the way for nearly 3,500 new homes over two years SACRAMENTO – One year ago, Governor Gavin Newsom launched the Housing Accountability Unit…
More than a quarter million undocumented Californians aged 50 and older received full-scope, comprehensive Medi-Cal health coverage after the Legislature’s and Governor Newsom’s action in July 2021 SACRAMENTO – Governor…
California’s pandemic response saved tens of thousands of lives, protected the economy, distributed nation-leading financial assistance and built up an unprecedented public health infrastructure The SMARTER Plan will maintain California’s…
Newly formed task force eradicated 11,260 illegal cannabis plants and destroyed 5,237lbs. of illegal processed cannabis flower, worth an estimated retail value of more than $15 million SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin…
The following press release was issued Friday by Governor Gavin Newsom highlighting the week that was including taking credit for gasoline prices going down by $0.24 while attacking oil companies.…
In significant overhaul of state’s mental health system, Governor’s plan increases access to mental health services for all Californians ages 0-25 Master Plan for Kids’ Mental Health invests $4.7 billion…
On Friday, Governor Gavin Newsom said he would call a special legislative session to push for a windfall profit tax on oil companies. This is in response to high prices…
SACRAMENTO, CA — Vice-Chairman of the Public Safety Committee Assemblyman Tom Lackey (R-High Desert) announced Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1406 into law. This legislation requires peace officers to…
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a bill that would punish doctors who spread misinformation about COVID-19 to patients. AB 2098, introduced by Assemblymember Evan Low, enshrines into state law that…
Sacramento, CA — In the final days of National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, Governor Gavin Newsom has signed the Miles Hall Lifeline and Suicide Prevention Act, Assembly Bill 988.…
Governor Newsom signed AB 1041 by Assemblymember Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland) which enables workers to take paid sick leave or family leave in order to care for any person designated by…
SACRAMENTO— Assemblymember Kelly Seyarto’s (R-Murrieta) legislation to add needed clarity to executive emergency powers and restore government transparency and accountability during state emergencies has been vetoed by the Governor. AB…
In 2024, a new bill signed by Governor Gavin Newsom will add wine and liquor bottles to its recycling rebate program. Currently, consumers in California pay 5 cents per 12-ounce…
Undocumented Californians will be able to obtain a State ID Supporting economic inclusion and opportunity, street vendors will have easier access to health permits SACRAMENTO – As other states cruelly…
SACRAMENTO, CA — Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 2000, which will prohibit street racing and sideshows from occurring in parking lots across the state. The bipartisan measure, authored…
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom announced that he has signed several measures to strengthen California’s cannabis laws, expand the legal cannabis market and redress the harms of cannabis prohibition. Though…
Passed in the Legislature with overwhelming support, CARE Court is a first-in-the-nation framework to empower individuals suffering from untreated schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders CARE Court is bolstered by the state’s…
SACRAMENTO – As other states outlaw fundamental reproductive health care and criminalize doctors and patients, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the launch of abortion.ca.gov – providing people both inside and outside of California…
Higher Education Leader says he will introduce emergency legislation to end ambiguity SACRAMENTO – Sen. Steve Glazer (D-Contra Costa) called Friday for Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders to ensure…
California’s Water Supply Strategy outlines actions needed now to invest in new sources, transform water management Without action, state officials believe extreme weather could diminish California’s water supply by up…