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California Gov. Newsom moves to close another state prison. That makes 5 since he took office
California’s falling incarcerated population has allowed Gov. Gavin Newsom to close four state prisons. Now he’s calling for ...
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CA Gov Newsom calls for closing fifth prison during his term as part of proposed budget
The parolee average daily population is projected to be 34,723 in 2024-25, declining slightly to 34,197 in 2025-26,” Newsom ...
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California Gov. Newsom outlines $12 billion deficit and freeze on immigrant health care access
California is facing a $12 billion deficit that Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to help close by freezing enrollment in a ...
Newsom Proposes Scaling Back Health Care for Undocumented Immigrants in California
Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to charge monthly premiums for undocumented immigrants and stop adding new enrollees to the program ...
Gavin Newsom commits major funding boost to California high-speed rail project
According to Newsom’s revised budget, an annual cap-and-trade allocation of $1 billion will allow the California High-Speed Rail Authority to count on stable, predictable funding. The authority will ...
Newsom picks housing over CEQA in 2 bills aimed at speeding construction
One bill would exempt most “infill” housing developments from review under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Menendez brothers’ June hearing converted from clemency to parole as decision looms for Gov. Newsom
The Menendez brothers face a June hearing that was converted from a clemency to a parole hearing, opening a path to possible ...
Housing is dividing California Democrats — so Newsom stepped in
The governor is wielding his power on an issue at the heart of California's struggle to address soaring costs.