“The Power to See Threats Sooner”: Gov. Newsom, Safety Officials Showcase California’s Investments in Hi-Tech Wildfire Prevention On July 21, Gov. Gavin Newsom held a presentation in Sacramento, alongside state […]
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CA minimum wage will increase to $17.40
As of July 31, California is increasing the minimum wage statewide to $17.40, according to the office of Governor Gavin Newsom. “For years, Donald Trump and Republicans have blocked efforts […]
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Voters get last chance to cast ballots in Special Election on redistricting
Today is the final day to cast ballots in the special election on Proposition 50, the statewide congressional redistricting proposal. Vote centers will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 […]
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‘A Promise Kept’: California establishes Reparations Agency
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill (SB) 518, landmark legislation creating California’s Bureau for Descendants of American Slavery — the first state agency in the nation dedicated to implementing […]
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California students to receive funds to address literacy challenges
In a monumental step forward for California’s students, AB 1454 was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom—following unanimous votes of support in both the California Assembly (78-0) and the […]
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Gov. Newsom signs two bills authored by Black Caucus
On Oct. 1, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two bills written by members of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC): Sen. Akilah Weber Pierson (D-San Diego) and Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Los […]
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State releases $3.3B for Mental Health Projects statewide, including LA
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced today the distribution of $3.3 billion in Proposition 1 grant funds to organizations and government agencies across the state to expand available behavioral health treatment beds […]
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The state of homeowners insurance after Los Angeles wildfires
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Disaster unemployment assistance available to LA County workers
In response to the wildfires and windstorms, federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is now available for workers and self-employed people who do not qualify for regular unemployment benefits. DUA benefit […]
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California Capitol news you might have missed
Gov. Gavin Newsom joined federal and local leaders to launch a new phase of firestorm debris removal in Southern California last week, marking the fastest large-scale cleanup effort in modern […]
