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These 8 new Calif. laws will have a big impact on schools and studentsGov. Gavin Newsom signed several bills into law last month that will impact California schools and students.

SFGATE4d agoWhole story →

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$7.5B plan for California science agency free from Trump’s influence will go to votersCalifornia could create its own multi-billion-dollar science and health research agency under a bill signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom Wednesday, helping to fill a ga

WTOP6d agoWhole story →

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Gavin Newsom signs Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha into law as new California state holidaysGov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill making California the second U.S. state to recognize the Muslim holidays Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.

New York Post7d agoWhole story →

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New California law makes it easier for English learners to reclassify as fluentA bill simplifying the reclassification of English-learning students was signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday.

Santa Rosa Press Democrat7d agoWhole story →

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$7.5-billion mini-NIH plan goes to California voters under bill signed by NewsomCalifornia voters will decide whether to create a $7.5 billion state scientific research arm similar to the National Institutes of Health. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that puts the issue before voters in March 2028.

Los Angeles Times8d agoWhole story →

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California changes English learner rules for nearly one million studentsGov. Gavin Newsom signed a new California law simplifying how nearly one million English-learning students can prove proficiency and exit language programs.

New York Post10d agoWhole story →

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Newsom vetoes bill that would have remade state demonstration forestsGov. Gavin Newsom said AB 2494 could have hampered research in demonstration forests, dealing a setback to tribes and environmentalists pushing to curb commercial logging.

Los Angeles Times15d agoWhole story →

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Here's the rest of Gavin Newsom's COVID apologyCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom recently made a surprising admission: He has regrets about how he handled COVID. I drafted some remarks for him to deliver.

New York Post17d agoWhole story →

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Campus jobs for undocumented students blocked by Newsom vetoGov. Gavin Newsom vetoed AB 713, the Opportunity for All Act, blocking a measure that would have opened paid campus employment to undocumented students at UC, CSU and community colleges.

Los Angeles Times18d agoWhole story →

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California establishes Dolly Parton Day to honor late country music iconGov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill requiring California governors to annually proclaim Sept. 25 as Dolly Parton Day, honoring the late country music star’s contributions to music, literacy and philanthropy.

Santa Rosa Press Democrat18d agoSources (2)Whole story →

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Community college's allowed to grant more bachelor's degreesGov. Gavin Newsom signed a pair of bills that would let community colleges offer more bachelor’s degrees. The new degree options would be tied to regional workforce needs and campus performance.

Los Angeles Times18d agoWhole story →

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Newsom signs bill to help prepare Hollywood workers for AILOS ANGELES — While calling for more aggressive action on safety protocols for artificial intelligence, Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation designed to

EUROPE SAYS20d agoWhole story →

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Trump 'thrilled' as Protect College Sports Act clears major Senate hurdleSen. Eric Schmitt describes Donald Trump’s response after the Protect College Sports Act cleared its first crucial procedural vote in the U.S. Senate.

New York Post22d agoWhole story →

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Ricketts supports college sports reform bill, AI guardrailsRepublican U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts is optimistic legislation seeking to reform college sports will make it through the Senate.

Lincoln Journal Star22d agoWhole story →

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Gavin Newsom reveals COVID ‘regret’ as he teases 2028 presidential bidGov. Gavin Newsom said in an interview that some of California’s COVID lockdowns went too far.

New York Post23d agoWhole story →

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Teachers union sues California over $3.9B in delayed education fundsThe California Teachers Association accused Gov. Gavin Newsom and lawmakers of withholding at least $3.9 billion in Proposition 98 funds for schools and community colleges.

New York Post23d agoWhole story →

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How Wes Moore can show he's for Maryland's childrenOpinion: Gov. Wes Moore should prove his commitment to Maryland students by opting in to the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program, writes Claudia Nachtigal.

Baltimore Sun23d agoWhole story →

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Nebraska education advocates deliver signatures to senatorsAdvocates with Free the Future Nebraska dropped off hundreds of signatures to the offices of Sens. Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts on Thursday, asking the officials to support education funding.

Lincoln Journal Star27d agoWhole story →

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California schools are sitting on arts money. A change in law might get them to spend itA bill to clarify how schools should spend California’s $1 billion annual investment in arts education is headed for Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk after legislators

WTOP1mo agoWhole story →

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Moore reminds Maryland families about back-to-school vaccine requirements. Here's what to know under the Vax Act.Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says the state's back-to-school vaccine requirements remain in place for the 2026-2027 academic year.

CBS News1mo agoWhole story →

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