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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 6h

I just signed a series of bipartisan bills in Altadena to support wildfire survivors.

We're providing tax relief, a survivor-first streamlining of home insurance, higher penalties for looting and responder impersonators in evacuation zones, and help with rebuilding livelihoods.

Governor Newsom signs a bipartisan package of bills to aid in the rebuilding and recovery efforts in Los Angeles following the devastating fires earlier this year.

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California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus @calgbtq.bsky.social · 13h

On World Mental Health Day 2025, Governor Newsom signed our first LGBTQ Caucus bill — AB 727 (Mark González)! In the face of federal cuts, this signature signifies that LGBTQ+ students will have adequate access to mental health resources in California. 🦋

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 8h

What a loser.

TIME Magazine: "Trump loses Nobel Peace Prize he shamelessly campaigned for."

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California YIMBY @cayimby.bsky.social · 13h

[VICTORY ALERT] Governor Newsom has signed SB 79, which will make it legal to build multi-family housing near high quality transit!

Our statement:
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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 9h

I just signed legislation further enabling the development of carbon management projects in California.

This action will create good-paying jobs, put our state on the leading edge of another emerging innovative industry, and aims to help further reduce climate pollution.

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CA Health & Human Services @calhhs.bsky.social · 10h

Today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 727 into law, requiring student ID cards in California’s public middle schools, high schools & colleges to include the phone number for The Trevor Project, a leading crisis & suicide prevention hotline for LGBTQ+ youth. 📲 https://bit.ly/4h6p8Bs

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 10h

The Trump Administration’s removal of LGBTQ suicide prevention programs this summer was a disgrace.

I just signed legislation requiring student ID cards in public middle schools, high schools, and colleges to include the Trevor Project’s crisis and suicide prevention hotline.

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 11h

California is about to 100% replace coal from our state's energy supply.

The 30,000+ megawatts in new clean energy and storage we've added since 2019 is now powering about half of our peak electricity demand.

While Trump bets on the past, California is shaping the future.

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 13h

I am expanding access to behavioral health services through newly signed legislation that ensures individuals in crisis receive timely treatment, housing, and ongoing support in coordination with courts and local agencies.

We won't sit on the sidelines to address this crisis.

Governor Newsom signs legislation approving updates to CARE Court, California's court-supervised behavioral health care system launched in 2023.

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Senator Scott Wiener @scottwiener.bsky.social · 13h

MAJOR NEWS: @GavinNewsom signed SB 79, my bill allowing more housing near public transit — rail, subway, rapid bus.

It’s a huge step for housing in California. It’ll create more homes, strengthen our transit systems & reduce traffic & carbon emissions.

Thank you, Governor!

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 13h

All Californians deserve an affordable place to live. That's not just a policy statement — it’s about stability, dignity, and opportunity.

🔗 We're accelerating permitting, streamlining production, and strengthening enforcement of affordable housing law:

Governor Newsom builds on this year’s historic housing reforms, signs legislation to accelerate housing and affordability | Governor of California

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 13h

I just approved major pieces of legislation to keep building more affordable housing.

Whether it's turning empty office buildings into residential spaces or building more homes near public transportation, we're doing all we can to lower the price to realize the California Dream.

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 15h

California celebrates Filipino American History Month, recognizing generations of Filipino Americans who have shaped this state’s culture and history.

As friends, educators, caregivers, civil rights organizers, and so much more, Filipino Americans are vital to this state.

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 1d

🔗 Read more about the new legislation I signed to improve animal welfare:

Governor Newsom takes action to end the puppy mill pipeline, protect cats | Governor of California

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 1d

🐶🐱 New California pet laws!

🐾 3rd party, for-profit sales of cats, puppies and rabbits are now BANNED
🐾 Cats CANNOT be declawed for non-medical reasons
🐾 Sellers MUST disclose origin and health info
🐾 Contracts for pets that include non-refundable deposits will be VOID

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Buffy Wicks @buffywicks.bsky.social · 1d

For too long, opening a restaurant in CA has meant endless hurdles & delays.

With @governor.ca.gov's signature on AB 671, we’re making it easier for small restaurateurs to turn their ideas into reality — opening doors faster, hiring sooner & bringing new energy to our main streets.

Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 1d

🔗 These bills help continue California's entrepreneurial spirit and growth by providing additional support for restaurant owner:

Governor Newsom signs new laws to help restaurant owners keep California cooking | Governor of California

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CA Health & Human Services @calhhs.bsky.social · 1d

Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1264, a first-in-the-nation law phasing out the most concerning ultra-processed foods from California schools.

Schools should not serve students products that can harm their health or interfere with their ability to learn.

CalHHS Secretary Kim Johnson with Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Seibel Newsom.

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 1d

Governor Newsom signs bipartisan package of bills reforming California’s insurer of last resort | Governor of California

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 1d

I just signed legislation that will improve the FAIR Plan’s claims-paying capacity and help Californians recover from the impacts of disasters.

We’re building on years of work to combat the national insurance crisis and strengthen our home insurance market.

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 1d

🔗 These bills help continue California's entrepreneurial spirit and growth by providing additional support for restaurant owner:

Governor Newsom signs new laws to help restaurant owners keep California cooking | Governor of California

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 1d

Prince and Athena Riley have been serving amazing dishes at LA's JOYCE Soul & Sea since opening in 2023.

With this new legislation, small businesses like theirs can now more easily run outdoor dining and use qualified professionals to self-certify plans for building changes.

Governor Newsom signs legislation to support small businesses with receiving approval for building changes and operating outdoor dining services.

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 1d

California is seeing significant increases in proficient or advanced grade-level student knowledge and skills in English language arts, mathematics, and science.

This is our state's investments at work and making real progress.

California Test Scores — 4x-Larger Gains in English Langauge Arts Compared to Last Year. 2x-Larger Gains in Math Compared to Last Year. 4x-Larger Gains in Science Compared to Last Year.

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 1d

🔗 As part of my Golden State Literacy Plan to strengthen literacy, I signed AB 1454 to ensure educators and school leaders have the tools and resources to continue strengthening reading instruction:

Governor Newsom announces California student test scores improve significantly, signs legislation to further bolster student literacy success | Governor of California

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 1d

While Trump and the WWE cofounder seek to demolish the U.S. Department of Education, California is generating K-12 test scores that get better and better.

With universal meals, added literacy resources, and more, we're helping students thrive in and out of the classroom.

Announcing news that California's test scores for the previous academic school year show continued progress among K-12 students, Governor Newsom signs legislation to help ensure educators have access to necessary resources for reading and literacy instruction.

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 1d

California is expanding early education for young children, creating a new grade, Universal Transitional Kindergarten, for all of California's four-year-olds.

Through investments like these, we'll be moving the needle on student academic achievement for years to come.

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