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 Democrat4d agoWhole story →EducationGavin Newsomcalifornia education law signed
$7.5-billion mini-NIH plan goes to California voters under bill signed by NewsomCalifornia voters will decide whether to establish a $7.5 billion state scientific research arm — similar to the National Institutes of Health — after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that will put the proposal on the March 2028 ballot.Santa Rosa Press Democrat5d agoWhole story →EducationHealthGavin Newsomcalifornia research bond proposal
Campus jobs for undocumented students blocked by Newsom vetoGov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday vetoed a bill that would have opened paid campus jobs to undocumented students at California’s public colleges and universities.Santa Rosa Press Democrat15d agoWhole story →GovernmentEducationGavin Newsomcalifornia campus jobs veto
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 Democrat15d agoWhole story →CultureEducationGavin NewsomS 931dolly parton day establishment