Nov 03 Newsom pauses $1 billion in homelessness spending, demands strategy plans from local officials By Adam Beam, Janie Har, Associated Press California's local governments are in line to get the money from the state. But first they have to submit plans saying how they would reduce the homeless population in their communities. Continue reading
Oct 23 WATCH: 2022 California gubernatorial debate between Gavin Newsom and Brian Dahle By Adam Beam, Associated Press California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday vowed he would serve a full four-year term if reelected in November, trying again to knock down speculation that he wants to replace Democrat Joe Biden on the ballot should he not seek a… Continue reading
Oct 18 California Democrats split over taxing the rich for more electric vehicles By Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press A California ballot measure that would tax the rich to pay for electric vehicle programs has divided Democrats. Gov. Gavin Newsom is against Proposition 30, which would boost taxes for people making more than $2 million. Continue reading
Oct 07 California Gov. Newsom to call a special legislative session over soaring gas prices By Adam Beam, Associated Press California Gov. Gavin Newsom will call a special session of the state Legislature to pass a new tax on oil companies. Newsom said Friday the session would begin Dec. 5 and accused oil companies of price gouging. Continue reading
Sep 28 California Gov. Newsom approves farmworker unionization law By Don Thompson, Associated Press California Gov. Gavin Newsom has approved one of the most contentious bills before him this year. It's a measure aiding farmworker unionization efforts that was backed by President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Continue reading
Sep 28 California Gov. Newsom signs laws to boost housing production By Adam Beam, Associated Press It's a long-sought victory for affordable housing advocates, who say such sites are ready-made for apartments because they are often near populated areas and come with ample parking. Continue reading
Jun 24 WATCH: California Gov. Newsom speaks on abortion rights, climate change fight By Associated Press As the U.S. Supreme Court ended the nation's constitutional protections for abortion, elected leaders and abortion-rights activists in the nation's most populated state say they're not giving up the fight. Continue reading
Jun 08 Gavin Newsom overwhelmingly wins California primary By Adam Beam, Associated Press Newsom is the overwhelming favorite to win a second term just a year after surviving a recall election. He will run on a progressive agenda that includes stricter gun laws and enhanced abortion services. Continue reading
May 23 Californians could see mandatory water cuts amid continuing drought By Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press The Democratic governor has called for a 15 percent voluntary reduction in water use but has so far avoided mandatory, sweeping cuts to water use. He may be changing his approach after water use went up dramatically in March. Continue reading
Mar 23 California governor signs law that makes abortions cheaper By Adam Beam, Associated Press California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a new law to make abortions cheaper for people on private insurance plans. Continue reading