After around-the-clock weekend negotiations between Democratic legislative leaders and Governor Gavin Newsom, working against a looming June 30 constitutional deadline, leaders announced a budget agreement late Monday night....more
California Governor Gavin Newsom has released his “May Revision” budget, which updates his initial FY2023-24 budget proposal released in January. His updated budget totals $307 billion--$10 billion more than he proposed in...more
Yesterday, Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled his fifth January budget proposal, which would authorize $223.6 billion in general fund spending, a 3.6% decrease from current-year spending....more
As in years past, hundreds of millions of dollars are being spent to sway voters in California before the general election. On Tuesday, California voters will determine who will hold nine statewide offices, a seat in the U.S....more
Historically Low Turnout Results in Status Quo Outcome -
California’s June top-two primary is when California voters choose their two favorites for state offices. Unlike in many other states, voters can pick any candidate...more
New Budget Based on Record Revenue Growth -
Relying on a “once in a lifetime” surge of $65 billion or more in state revenues and an estimated $25 billion in new federal COVID-19 relief funds, Governor Gavin Newsom is...more
New Order Reinstates Restrictions on Business, Travel and Other Nonessential Activities -
On Thursday, December 3, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced the release of a new regional Stay-at-Home Order in...more
Governor Newsom Eases Requirements on Counties to be Eligible to Reopen -
Today, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced modifications to the state’s COVID-19 criteria for a county to be eligible to reopen. Recognizing...more
Following Governor Gavin Newsom’s issuance of the statewide stay at home order, the acting chief deputy director of the state’s Office of Emergency Services (OES), Christina Curry, provided additional insight about Executive...more
In an effort to protect the health and well-being of all Californians, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-33-20 (Order) directing all Californians to stay home to slow the spread of COVID-19. Roughly 25 percent of...more