The Latest Breaking News from Gavin Newsom

Most fast food workers in California would get a raise next year under a new bill in the state Legislature

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed Assembly Bill 421 (AB 421), which addresses the veto referendum process, on Sept. 8, 2023. AB 421 changes how veto referendums appear on the ballot, among other provisions. A veto referendum is a citizen-initiated ballot measure that asks voters whether to uphold or repeal…

California lawmakers have voted to limit when local governments can count election ballots by hand

Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill aimed at clearing the way for construction of a controversial student housing project in a historic Berkeley park

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California lawmakers have voted to fast-track low-income housing on surplus land owned by nonprofit colleges and religious institutions

California lawmakers have voted to raise taxes on guns and ammunition sales in the state

California lawmakers have passed legislation requiring judges to consider whether a parent affirms their child's gender identity in custody and visitation proceedings

As of Sept. 5, 2023, former President Donald Trump (R) leads in both RealClearPolitics’ (RCP) Republican presidential primary polling average and PredictIt’s Republican presidential primary market.