/tags/gavin-newsom Gavin Newsom en-US Copyright Wed, 30 Apr 2025 22:46:33 GMT /law-and-justice/2025-04-30/100-days-in-california-is-suing-trump-at-almost-double-the-pace-of-his-first-term In its first hundred days, through a series of executive orders, the Trump administration has reimagined this country’s social contract with its citizens. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 22:46:33 GMT /law-and-justice/2025-04-30/100-days-in-california-is-suing-trump-at-almost-double-the-pace-of-his-first-term Nigel Duara /politics-government/2025-04-30/newsom-announces-new-ai-agreements-for-government-work Governor Gavin Newsom is pushing for artificial intelligence to play a larger role in California’s state government operations. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 13:48:08 GMT /politics-government/2025-04-30/newsom-announces-new-ai-agreements-for-government-work Megan Myscofski /politics-government/2025-04-24/legislative-analyst-says-newsom-should-go-further-to-increase-rainy-day-funds California Governor Gavin Newsom is proposing two changes to how the state puts away money, but the Legislative Analyst’s Office says he should do more to keep the budget balanced in leaner years. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 13:35:03 GMT /politics-government/2025-04-24/legislative-analyst-says-newsom-should-go-further-to-increase-rainy-day-funds Megan Myscofski /business-and-labor/2025-04-17/newsom-takes-on-trump-over-tariffs-he-says-are-hurting-california Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the lawsuit Wednesday, saying the tariffs hurt “states, consumers and businesses.” Thu, 17 Apr 2025 13:46:25 GMT /business-and-labor/2025-04-17/newsom-takes-on-trump-over-tariffs-he-says-are-hurting-california Alexei Koseff /wildfire/2025-04-15/california-lawmakers-expedite-over-170-million-in-fire-prevention-funds Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill Monday that puts over $170 million into wildfire prevention and response work. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 22:30:43 GMT /wildfire/2025-04-15/california-lawmakers-expedite-over-170-million-in-fire-prevention-funds Megan Myscofski /health-and-medicine/2025-04-07/california-has-big-plans-for-improving-mental-health-medicaid-cuts-could-upend-them Potential cuts to Medicaid have Californians bracing for changes that could weaken recent gains in mental health care and addiction treatment. Mon, 07 Apr 2025 22:49:01 GMT /health-and-medicine/2025-04-07/california-has-big-plans-for-improving-mental-health-medicaid-cuts-could-upend-them Ana B. Ibarra /politics-government/2025-03-07/lgbtq-advocates-push-back-on-newsoms-remarks-about-transgender-athletes Advocates for California’s LGBTQ+ community are pushing back on Governor Gavin Newsom after he made comments indicating he doesn’t support transgender athletes playing on sports teams that match their gender identity. Fri, 07 Mar 2025 14:35:17 GMT /politics-government/2025-03-07/lgbtq-advocates-push-back-on-newsoms-remarks-about-transgender-athletes Laura Fitzgerald /health-and-medicine/2025-03-03/california-made-a-big-bet-on-producing-its-own-insulin-theres-no-date-certain-for-delivery Gov. Gavin Newsom has yet to make good on his promise of state-produced, affordable insulin for diabetics. What's the hold up? Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:33:11 GMT /health-and-medicine/2025-03-03/california-made-a-big-bet-on-producing-its-own-insulin-theres-no-date-certain-for-delivery Kristen Hwang /poverty-and-homelessness/2025-02-27/newsom-announces-another-round-of-homelessness-funding-with-more-strings-attached Governor Gavin Newsom announced this week the state will dole out another $920 million to localities to combat homelessness. The new funds come with more accountability measures – some that have already drawn criticism. Thu, 27 Feb 2025 14:33:25 GMT /poverty-and-homelessness/2025-02-27/newsom-announces-another-round-of-homelessness-funding-with-more-strings-attached Laura Fitzgerald /health-and-medicine/2025-02-17/top-california-democrats-clash-over-how-to-rein-in-drug-industry-middlemen California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state legislators in Sacramento seem to agree: Prescription drug prices are too high. But lawmakers and the second-term governor are at odds over what to do about it, and a recent proposal could trigger one of the biggest health care battles in Sacramento this year. Mon, 17 Feb 2025 14:39:46 GMT /health-and-medicine/2025-02-17/top-california-democrats-clash-over-how-to-rein-in-drug-industry-middlemen Christine Mai-Duc