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Governor Newsom Issues Legislative Update 9.22.24

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
September 22, 2024
SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed the following bills:- AB 262 by Assemblymember Chris R. Holden (D-Pasadena) - Children’s camps: safety and regulation.- AB… Read More

On World Alzheimer's Day, Governor Newsom Signs Legislation to Take on Dementia and Help Californians Thrive as They Age

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
September 21, 2024
What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation to provide more safety, care, and accountability for services that help older adults and their families thrive, as more Californians… Read More

California Continues Streak of Slashing Climate Pollution While Growing Economy

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
September 20, 2024
What you need to know: A new report shows California greenhouse gas emissions declined across most sectors in 2022 -– and declined a whopping 20% since 2000. The decrease in emissions took… Read More

Governor Newsom Proclaims POW/MIA Recognition Day 2024

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
September 20, 2024
SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring Friday, September 20, 2024, as California POW/MIA Recognition Day.PROCLAMATIONOn POW/MIA Recognition Day, we honor the service… Read More

Sites Reservoir Project Clears Legal Hurdle Thanks to Streamlining Law

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
September 20, 2024
What you need to know: Governor Newsom’s streamlining law reduces delays caused by CEQA litigation. Under that law, an appellate court swiftly rejected a CEQA lawsuit against the Sites… Read More

Special Session Hearings Prove Case for Proposal to Prevent Gas Price Spikes

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
September 20, 2024
What you need to know: The first hearings of the special session highlighted the incentives that the oil industry has in letting gas prices spike - and that they have no interest in fixing it any… Read More

Governor Newsom Announces Appointments 9.20.24

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
September 20, 2024
SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Katherine “Katie” Butler, of Los Angeles, has been appointed Director of the California Department of… Read More

Governor Newsom Signs Landmark Bill to Protect Kids From Social Media Addiction, Takes Action on Other Measures

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
September 20, 2024
SACRAMENTO - Moving to protect the health and well-being of youth on digital platforms, Governor Gavin Newsom today signed SB 976 by Senator Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley), which prohibits online… Read More

Californians Can Now Store Driver's Licenses, State IDs in Apple Wallet

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
September 19, 2024
What you need to know: Apple Wallet provides an easy, secure and private way for Californians to present their IDs using their iPhone or Apple Watch. Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that… Read More

Governor Newsom Signs Bipartisan Housing Package and Launches Prop 1 Homekey + Initiative

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
September 19, 2024
More housing. More accountability. More transparency. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Governor Newsom signed into law a comprehensive bipartisan housing package to build on California’s long-term… Read More

Governor Newsom Signs Bills to Crack Down on Sexually Explicit Deepfakes and Require AI Watermarking

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
September 19, 2024
What you need to know: New measures will combat the misuse of digitally manipulated content, including deepfakes and sexually explicit images. SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom today signed… Read More

CHP Retail Crime Task Force Makes 1,000+ Arrests, Recovers $7.8 Million in Stolen Goods This Year

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
September 18, 2024
What you need to know: In August, California’s Organized Retail Crime Task Force continued with its high rates of enforcement, and is already well on its way to surpassing enforcement totals… Read More

Debunking Big Oil's Lies Ahead of First Special Session Hearings

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
September 18, 2024
What you need to know: The special session on gas price spikes is underway – and the oil industry is working overtime to stand in the way of relief at the pump. SACRAMENTO - The first… Read More

Governor Newsom's Housing and Homeless Accountability Unit Unlocks 7,500+ New Housing Units

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
September 18, 2024
Announces first action under unit’s new oversight of homelessness efforts What you need to know: Since 2022, Governor Newsom’s Housing Accountability Unit has “unlocked”… Read More

Delta's Largest-Ever Tidal Wetland Restoration Project Completed, Reducing Flood Risk and Supporting Wildlife

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
September 18, 2024
What you need to know: The Lookout Slough project restores 3,400 acres of vital habitat for sensitive fish species and other wildlife while also reducing flood risk in the Central Valley. The state… Read More