California Governor Gavin Newsom vehemently defended President Biden after the first 2024 presidential debate, dismissing speculation about replacing him and assuring his full support for the president. Newsom emphasized that he cares about ‘the substance’ and is confident in Biden’s capabilities, dismissing concerns about his age and performance.
California Governor Gavin Newsom and Democratic leaders are engaged in negotiations to remove a Prop 47 reform measure from the November ballot, facing opposition from Republican leaders who support the measure’s repeal. Prop 47, enacted in 2014, reduced certain crimes to misdemeanors and lowered penalties for drug possession, but has been blamed for increased theft. Law enforcement and businesses advocate for reforms while some Democrats favor addressing the issue through legislative measures. Meanwhile, Republican leaders denounce the inclusion of “poison pills” in public safety bills that would prevent them from taking effect if Prop 47 reforms are passed by voters, calling it a “cynical attempt” to mislead them.
The California Teacher’s Association (CTA) will continue airing an attack ad against Governor Gavin Newsom despite reaching an agreement with the governor over school funding cuts. The ad claims that classrooms “face a monumental crisis” under Newsom’s budget revision, even though the governor has since rolled back his initial proposal to cut education funding. The CTA, a powerful progressive teachers union, is a longtime ally of Newsom and has contributed millions of dollars to his campaigns. The agreement between Newsom and the CTA ensures that schools will receive an additional $5.5 billion in the future, but the CTA will continue to monitor any attempts to weaken the constitutional protections behind the Proposition 98 funding guarantee.
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 233, allowing abortionists from Arizona to perform abortions on Arizonian women in California and shielding them from penalties in their home state. This move comes after the Arizona Supreme Court reinstated a pre-statehood law banning abortions in nearly all circumstances. Newsom condemned the Arizona Republicans’ attempts to restrict abortion access and expressed California’s commitment to reproductive freedom.
California Governor Gavin Newsom faces criticism for untracked state homeless resources and programs worth $20 billion. Despite the significant spending, the California Interagency Council on Homelessness (CICH) has failed to track the effectiveness of its programs. Lawmakers and the state auditor’s report raise concerns over the lack of data and accountability. The issue is exacerbated by California’s status as ground zero for homelessness in the nation, with over 181,000 people living on the streets. Governor Newsom has called for cities to take stricter enforcement measures against those not complying with housing laws.
Governor Gavin Newsom has been invited to the Vatican’s annual climate change summit in mid-May, despite his support for progressive policies that contradict Catholic Church teachings. Newsom has been a strong advocate for transgender surgeries for minors and has led a nationwide pro-abortion ad campaign. The Vatican’s invitation has drawn criticism from some who believe it legitimizes Newsom’s policies, which they argue are harmful to children and families.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed a measure to allow Arizona doctors to provide abortions in California, a move aimed at circumventing Arizona’s restrictive abortion law that takes effect June 8. The bill would only apply to doctors licensed in good standing in Arizona and their patients, and would expire at the end of November. Newsom emphasized the importance of protecting access to abortions, which he described as a matter of basic decency and respect for women and girls. The proposal has been met with support from the California Legislative Women’s Caucus and advocates, who have condemned the Arizona law as ‘draconian.’
Governor Gavin Newsom of California has announced a proposal to provide access to abortions for Arizona patients in California, in response to Arizona’s restrictive abortion ban. The measure would apply to Arizona doctors in good standing and their patients, and would remain in effect until the end of November. Newsom emphasized the importance of protecting abortion access as a matter of decency and respect for women. The proposal requires a two-thirds vote in both houses of the California Legislature before it can become law.
Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled a proposal to allow Arizona doctors to provide abortions in California, bypassing a restrictive law in Arizona that takes effect on June 8th. The proposal aims to protect women’s access to reproductive healthcare in the face of increasingly stringent anti-abortion laws in other states.
In an effort to circumvent Arizona’s restrictive abortion law, California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a proposal that would allow Arizona doctors to provide abortions to their patients in California through the end of November.
Newsom’s proposal is a direct response to Arizona’s 1864 law, which prohibits nearly all abortions except in cases where the mother’s life is in danger. This law is set to take effect on June 8th.
Newsom has been a vocal advocate for abortion rights and has made defending access to abortion a priority of his administration. He has pushed for abortion access to be enshrined into the California Constitution, approved funding to help women from other states come to California for abortions, and signed laws to make it harder for other states to investigate women for coming to California for abortions.
