The Latest Breaking News from Gavin Newsom

California repeals anti-loitering law that sparked debate over decriminalizing sex work

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday signed a controversial bill to repeal a provision of state law that bans loitering for the intent to sell sex — a proposal that deeply divided Democrats in the Legislature and pitted transgender rights activists against advocates to stop human trafficking.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 1, 2022

California adds laws targeting ghost guns, sales to minors

California already has some of the nation’s toughest gun laws, but it has added new restrictions on untraceable “ghost guns” and limiting marketing firearms to minors

The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2022

New California gas tax hits Friday, bringing higher pump prices

LOS ANGELES — Californians contending with the highest gas prices in the nation will pay another 3 cents per gallon starting Friday due to the state's annual gas tax increase.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 1, 2022

Newsom signs state budget bills, with gas refunds to 17.5 million California taxpayers

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday signed into law key elements of a new $307.9-billion state budget, a spending plan centered on gas refunds for 17.5 million taxpayers to soften the sting of high fuel prices and the cost of living.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 1, 2022

Californians won't weigh 'involuntary servitude' amendment

California will not consider amending its state constitution to eliminate an exemption that allows indentured servitude to punish crime

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2022

California first to cover health care for all immigrants

California will be the first state to guarantee free health care for all low-income immigrants who are living in the country illegally

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2022

To avoid blackouts, California may tap fossil fuel plants

California may turn to fossil fuels to avoid blackouts during hot weather that strains the electric grid

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2022

EXPLAINER: Why Court's EPA-climate change ruling matters

The Supreme Court’s new climate change ruling is likely to hinder the Biden administration’s plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions in half by the end of the decade and make the electric grid carbon-free by 2035

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2022

Nation’s most sweeping law to phase out single-use plastics approved by California lawmakers

LOS ANGELES — Striking a blow against a pernicious form of pollution, California lawmakers on Thursday passed the nation’s most far-reaching restrictions on single-use plastics and packaging, with Gov. Gavin Newsom expected to sign the bill Thursday.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 30, 2022

California lawmakers to vote on $307.9 billion spending plan

California lawmakers will vote on how to spend nearly $308 billion in taxpayer money over the next year

The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2022