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Governor Newsom proclaims Dolly Parton Day

NOW THEREFORE I, GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor of the State of California, do hereby proclaim September 25, 2026 as “Dolly Parton Day.” IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great ...
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Governor Newsom signs “Braun’s Law,” and package of bills to crack down on DUI offenders

What you need to know: Delivering on the promise of safer communities, Governor Newsom today announced the signing of stricter DUI laws, including SB 907, known as “Braun’s Law,” in honor of Braun ...
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Governor Newsom applauds federal film and TV tax credit bill, answering his call to keep production in America

California’s expanded Film and TV Tax Credit Program is driving jobs and new projects, and the Governor just signed new laws ...
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Governor Newsom proclaims Native American Day

NOW THEREFORE I, GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor of the State of California, do hereby proclaim September 25, 2026 as “Native American Day.” IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great ...
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Governor Newsom on the California Supreme Court ruling Sheriff Bianco illegally seized ballots

After the 2025 special election for Proposition 50, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco illegally seized hundreds of thousands of ballots in an attempt to claim and prove voter fraud (no evidence was ...
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Governor Newsom announces world-leading experts to deliver on his AI executive order, including advancing creation of a “kill switch”

Governor Newsom today announced the group of leading experts who will advise on recommendations required by his recent AI executive order that will accelerate independent oversight of AI companies and ...
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NEW: Report shows major progress in California on preparing for wildfire, avoiding millions of tons of carbon pollution and toxic smoke

As Governor Newsom highlights California’s climate leadership during Climate Week NYC, a new state report shows how California is turning climate action into real protection for people, forests and ...
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California’s largest new water storage project takes a major step forward

Sites Reservoir is an important part of California’s strategy to capture wet-season flows and build water resilience in a hotter, drier climate — and the project recently reached an important ...
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Governor Newsom expands film and TV tax credits with new legislation, creates tax credit to support post-production jobs

What you need to know: Governor Newsom signed two bills to support thousands of film and television jobs in California by ...
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Governor Gavin Newsom signs legislation to accelerate California’s EV future, expand consumer choice, and strengthen energy independence

What you need to know: Governor Newsom today signed a package of legislation to make electric vehicles and charging ...
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During Climate Week NYC, Governor Newsom announces major development for California’s carbon market, deepens cooperation with Australia, signs new Finland partnership

What you need to know: On Day 2 of Climate Week NYC, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California is moving towards a major expansion of its pioneering carbon market. He also met with Australian ...
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Governor Newsom proclaims state of emergency to bolster statewide El Nino preparedness, protect California

In addition, Governor Newsom today proclaimed states of emergency to support recovery efforts for three severe weather events ...