Newsom blocks bill to protect California farmworkers
Newsom signs bill to ban octopus farming in California
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs a bipartisan bill banning octopus farming in the state. California is now the second state to do so.
California Gov. Newsom is vetoing 1 of every 5 bills. Here’s why
The governor blocks a sizable chunk of bills passed by the Legislature. He cites a few common reasons why they shouldn’t become law in California.
Gov. Newsom joined by Demi Lovato as he signs California bills protecting child influencers
Two new laws signed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom will offer financial protections to child influencers and content creators.
Newsom vetoes bill that would require free condoms in most California high schools
California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have required certain schools to make condoms available for free to all students in grades 9 through 12.
Newsom vetoes bill aiming to increase protections for farmworkers overcome by heat
SB 1299 aimed to compel employer compliance with California's outdoor heat safety rules. Newsom said the issue shouldn't be addressed through the workers' comp system.
Gov. Newsom vetoes bill to help farmworkers who are working in extreme heat. Here’s why
A 2005 California law already requires agricultural employers provide shade, hydration access, rest breaks and heat illness prevention training.
As extreme heat rises, Newsom blocks bill to protect California farmworkers
Gov. Newsom announced he vetoed a bill to bolster farmworkers’ heat illness claims as they face the increasing dangers of extreme heat.
Newsom vetoes bill to fast-track office-to-housing conversions
Developers hoping for a faster and easier path to converting empty office buildings to housing in California’s downtowns will have to wait for another legislative session after Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed legislation that would have fast-tracked such projects.
Gavin Newsom just used a QR code to announce his decision to sign a bill
Move over, restaurant menus. California Gov. Gavin Newsom just used a QR code as an official memo to announce he signed a ...
Newsom signs bill to expel six food dyes from California public schools
The common food dyes — blue 1, blue 2, green 3, red 40, yellow 5 and yellow 6 — have been linked to developmental and ...
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What Happens to Homeless People after Encampment Sweeps? That’s on Cities, Gavin Newsom Says
By Marisa Kendall, Whose fault is the California homelessness crisis? According to Gov. Gavin Newsom, cities and counties are ...
California bans hot chips and fruity cereal in schools over ADHD fears
California has banned Froot Loops cereal, hot Cheetos and other processed snacks from public schools over ADHD fears.
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California Gov. Newsom signs law increasing penalty for soliciting minors to a felony
The penalty for soliciting and buying sex from minors under 16 will be raised to a felony under a new California law signed ...
Newsom deals wins and blows to California reparations effort
Among the wins was his signing of Assembly Bill 3089, which will issue a formal apology from the state of California for "all ...
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs California bill banning ‘captive audience,’ anti-union work meetings
Democratic state Sen. Aisha Wahab, who introduced the bill, said it’s “about fairness and equity in the workplace.” ...
Death of Stanford goalie Katie Meyer in 2022 leads to new law in California
A bill spurred by the 2022 death of Katie Meyer, who died by suicide when she was a soccer goalie at Stanford, has become ...