California is now one of five states to offer a digital driver’s license in Google Wallet. Last week, the Governor announced mobile driver’s licenses would also be coming soon in Apple Wallet. In 2023, as part of the statewide Digital Identity Framework, …
The funding will build 2,483 new, rent-restricted homes as part of 24 different affordable housing projects, with more than two-thirds of homes dedicated to lower-income communities. Projects receiving these awards are located in 20 communities across …
Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson, City of Riverside: “I appreciate the Governor’s and legislature’s support in taking action against the rise in retail and property crime. We cannot have prosperity without public safety. These laws will ensure that our …
Education California has pursued several public education campaigns, including a youth opioid education and awareness campaign, with an emphasis on fentanyl awareness. Additionally, the Campus Opioid Act, signed by Governor Newsom in 2022, requires that …
SACRAMENTO — As part of the Newsom Administration’s key priorities to bolster the state’s wildfire response and resilience efforts, CAL FIRE has announced grants for 94 local wildfire prevention projects across California, supported by $90.8 million in …
SACRAMENTO — According to new state and federal employment data, California’s fast food industry has added jobs every month this year, including 11,000 new jobs in the four months since Governor Gavin Newsom signed the fast food minimum wage increase into …
Major accomplishments and milestones 1. After extensive public engagement, the Health Care Affordability Board recently approved a 3% statewide health care spending target for California starting at 3.5% for 2025 and 2026, lowering to 3.2% for 2027 and …
News SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom and California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued the following statements in response to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision in NetChoice v. Bonta, finding that NetChoice did not demonstrate they were …
SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom and California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued the following statements in response to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision in NetChoice v. Bonta, finding that NetChoice did not demonstrate they were …
VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE – California just followed through on a promise by former Governor Jerry Brown – a philanthropically-backed coalition, including the state, launched its ‘own damn satellite’ to help track dangerous pollutants like methane. …
California law provides existing robust tools for law enforcement and prosecutors to arrest and charge suspects involved in organized retail crime — including up to three years of jail time for organized retail theft. The state has the 10th toughest …
SACRAMENTO — California’s job expansion has continued into its 51st month, with Governor Gavin Newsom announcing that the state created 21,100 new jobs in July. Fast food jobs also continued to rise, exceeding 750,000 jobs for the first time in California …
SAN JOSE – Tomorrow morning, Governor Gavin Newsom – joined by Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire, Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, law enforcement leaders, representatives of retail associations, and local and state elected officials – will be in San …
Beyond supporting record climate investments for California, the IRA has significantly reduced inflation. In August 2022, when the IRA was signed into law, inflation was 8.4%. As of yesterday, inflation in the U.S. is now below 3%. Here’s how California …
SACRAMENTO — The state has found that, when refiners limit gasoline supplies, prices spike at the pump and create massive profits for Big Oil. Today, Governor Gavin Newsom announced a new, first-in-the-nation proposal to further prevent price spikes and …
Californians will be able to use these new options to present their driver’s license or ID card in Google Wallet or Apple Wallet at select businesses and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) airport security checkpoints and in select apps. It is a …
Since the task force’s inception in 2019, the CHP has arrested more than 2,900 suspects and recovered over $45 million worth of stolen assets. “Our relentless pursuit of organized retail crime continues to yield significant results, month after month,” …
Today’s $130.6 million in Homekey grants through California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) will create new affordable housing in partnership with the cities of Merced, Richmond, San Francisco, and Sebastopol; the counties of Orange, …
“This packaging provides a thin yet frightening veil of legitimacy for illicit operators,” said CDTFA Director Nick Maduros. “It violates the trust of California consumers who believe that the cannabis symbol signifies a certain product standard, and it …
Sacramento — In a letter to California schools, Governor Gavin Newsom today called on every school district to restrict smartphone use in classrooms as the new academic year begins. In his letter, the Governor applauds districts that have already …
