Newsom vetoes bills to block federal immigration agents from state employmentDays after signing a package of bills to rebuff aspects of federal immigration enforcement in California, Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed two bills from Los Angeles lawmakers that targeted public employment for federal agents.Los Angeles Times8d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentGavin Newsomcalifornia immigration bills vetoed
$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 Times9d agoWhole story →EducationEconomyGavin NewsomS 895california research bond proposal
Newsom vetoes reform bills arising out of 2025 firestormsGov. Gavin Newsom approved wildfire insurance reforms, but vetoed bills cracking down on claims-handling practices that drew complaints from January 2025 fire victims.Los Angeles Times11d agoWhole story →EconomyJusticeGavin Newsomcalifornia wildfire insurance reform
Why an AI ‘kill switch' may not be so simpleCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered officials to explore requiring AI companies to build emergency 'kill switches,' as federal lawmakers pursue similar measures.Los Angeles Times13d agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomyGavin NewsomHR 10567ai kill switch proposal
Newsom signs California's first standalone post-production tax creditGov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 2319, California's first standalone post-production tax credit, offering 35% to 50% back to lure editing, sound and VFX work home.Los Angeles Times20d agoWhole story →EconomyGavin Newsomcalifornia tax credit signing
Farmland-to-solar bill approved by California lawmakersConverting farmland to solar farms would become easier under a California bill awaiting Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature.Los Angeles Times1mo agoWhole story →FoodPlanetGavin Newsomcalifornia farmland to solar bill passage
