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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 9h

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Governor Newsom signs bills further cracking down on hate and antisemitism in California schools | Governor of California

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 9h

I'm signing two landmark bills to strengthen California’s fight against hate and antisemitism in schools — creating new accountability systems and requiring stronger responses.

As antisemitism and bigotry rise nationwide, we’re taking action to confront hate in all its forms.

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

California continues to make history: the first proclamation in our state issued in braille.

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

California joins the nation in recognizing Disability Employment Awareness Month — a celebration of the 7M+ adults with disabilities who call California home and enrich our state.

Together, we can keep growing an inclusive workforce for the fourth-largest economy in the world.

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 12h

Congratulations to this year’s Nobel Physics laureates — all 3 @uofcalifornia.bsky.social professors.

Home to groundbreaking physicists, including 2 immigrants leading the world in innovation & possibility, California is proud to dream big & deliver even bigger.

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Nobel Prize in Physics 2025

The Nobel Prize in Physics 2025 was awarded jointly to John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret and John M. Martinis "for the discovery of macroscopic quantum mechanical tunnelling and energy quantisation in an...

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 12h

Two years after Hamas' attack on Israel, California mourns the lives lost on Oct. 7th and in the days since.

Peace and healing will come only with the safe return of all hostages — and with real action from leaders to deliver the justice that everyone in the region deserves.

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

Proud to welcome Her Royal Highness Princess Astrid, Princess of Belgium, as part of the nation's largest trade mission to California.

There’s no better place to do business than right here in California — the world’s fourth-largest economy.

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

California just signed a new trade partnership with Belgium.

We're committed to expanding economic and clean energy innovation — because California will always be a stable, reliable partner on the world stage.

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

🔗 Learn more about the pro-consumer bills I just signed: www.gov.ca.gov/2025/10/06/g...

Governor Newsom signs new laws to help reduce costs for families | Governor of California

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

I just signed legislation to further protect consumers and put money back in your pocket, including:

✅ Making it easier to get food delivery app refunds
✅ Banning car retailers from tacking on add-on services
✅ Strengthening our Financial Protection Department after Trump's gutting of the CFPB

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

🔊TURN DOWN THE VOLUME

Californians don't want to hear commercials at a volume any louder than what they were previously enjoying their program at.

I just signed legislation enforcing this regulation across streaming platforms.

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

Thanks, Donald Trump!

Burbank Airport has ZERO air traffic controllers from 4:15pm to 10pm today because of YOUR government shutdown.

Burbank Airport will have no air traffic controllers Monday evening, FAA warns

Burbank Airport is bracing for impacted operations as air traffic controllers begin to call out in greater numbers due to the government shutdown.

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

California is the manufacturing capital of America, period.

We create more jobs, produce more goods, and drive more innovation than anywhere else in the country — because what gets built in California shapes the future and powers the U.S. economy.

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 2d

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 2d

The court granted our request for a Temporary Restraining Order — HALTING ANY FEDERALIZATION, RELOCATION, OR DEPLOYMENT of ANY GUARD MEMBERS TO OREGON FROM ANY STATE.

Trump’s abuse of power won’t stand.

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 2d

BREAKING: We just won in court — again.

A federal judge BLOCKED Donald Trump’s unlawful attempt to DEPLOY 300 OF OUR NATIONAL GUARD TROOPS TO PORTLAND.

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 2d

This is a breathtaking abuse of the law and power by the President of the United States.

America is on the brink of martial law.

Do not be silent.

Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 2d

This evening, President Trump is ordering 400 members of the Texas National Guard for deployments to Illinois, Oregon, and other locations within the United States. No officials from the federal government called me directly to discuss or coordinate.

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 2d

After shutting down the federal government and voting to do nothing about an imminent health insurance premium spike, House Republicans have now gone on a multi-week vacation.

Donald Trump and the GOP just aren't for the American people.

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 2d

Think the GOP's shutdown-driven health care crisis won't affect you? Think again.

If Republicans don't reverse course, average enrollee premiums on California's Health Insurance Exchange are set to skyrocket come January.

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 2d

The public cannot stay silent in the face of such reckless and authoritarian conduct by the President of the United States.

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 2d

After a federal court blocked his attempt to federalize the Oregon National Guard, Donald Trump is deploying 300 California National Guard personnel into Oregon. They are on their way there now.

We are taking this fight back to court.

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 3d

Jennifer and I are saddened by the loss of Officer Barrantes. We send our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and Chowchilla Police Department colleagues.

In memory of Officer Barrantes’ dedication and service, flags at the Capitol and Capitol Annex Swing Space will be flown at half-staff.

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 3d

After some of the biggest health care cuts in American history, Trump and his Republicans are now promoting one of the biggest health care cost increases in American history.

They can lie to our faces all they want, but that’s what the GOP's government shutdown is all about.

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 3d

The largest graduating class of new California Highway Patrol officers since December 2009 was just sworn in.

Protecting communities up and down our state, these 146 additional officers represent the best of California through their service and dedication.

146 new California Highway Patrol officers were sworn in today to protect communities statewide.

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 4d

I just signed legislation allowing the 800,000 rideshare workers in California to unionize.

California is determined to give working people a voice, to give them choice, give them dignity, and give them a say about their future.

Governor Newsom signs legislation allowing for rideshare workers in California to unionize.

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