Gavin Newsom, California
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 bill into law.
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.
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.”
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.
Newsom signs bill to expel six food dyes from California public schools
Flamin' Hot Cheetos, M&Ms and other items made with certain synthetic food dyes will be expelled from California public schools, charter schools and state special schools under a bill signed into law Saturday by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Assembly Bill 2316 ...
Gavin Newsom signs bill formally apologizing for California’s role in chattel slavery
The signing comes a month after lawmakers let a pair of bills die that would have created a state reparations agency and a fund for it to use.
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.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bill removing synthetic food dye additives from California schools
Gov. Gavin Newsom interacts with transitional kindergarten students at Miwok Village Elementary School in Elk Grove on Aug. 14, 2023, during an event. Newsom on Saturday signed a bill banning schools from selling snacks with synthetic food dye additives.
Gavin Newsom signs ban on artificial food dyes in school snacks and drinks. What to know
Certain synthetic food dyes are linked to behavioral issues in kids. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law to ban them in school snacks by 2028.
Gov. Newsom signs formal apology for California’s role in slavery
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a formal apology for California’s role in slavery and legacy racism against Black people as part of a legislative package on Thursday. “The State of California accepts responsibility for the role we played in promoting,
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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 ...
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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 ...
Several arrested in protest over housing, homelessness at offices of California Gov. Newsom
Officers arrested six people participating in a peaceful sit-in demonstration on housing and homelessness Thursday inside the ...
New law requires California schools to teach about historical mistreatment of Native Americans
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law requiring public schools to teach about the historical mistreatment of Native Americans during the Spanish colonization and gold rush periods.
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 ...