Governor Newsom on Death of Barstow Firefighter

Governor Newsom on Death of Barstow Firefighter

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement regarding the death of Barstow Fire Protection District Engineer David Spink: “Jennifer and I join all those mourning the tragic loss of veteran firefighter David Spink, who was fatally injured in the line of duty. On behalf of all Californians, we extend our deepest condolences to […]

Build A Strong Safety Net, Not A Mattress Says BOE Member Ted Gaines on State Budget

Build A Strong Safety Net, Not A Mattress Says BOE Member Ted Gaines on State Budget

Sacramento, CA… Board of Equalization Member Ted Gaines today responded to Governor Newsom’s state budget proposal for the 2022-23 fiscal year. “With a $45.7 billion budget surplus, there’s no reason we can’t create a more affordable and sustainable California by investing in housing; expanding California’s water storage; protecting the jobs of California taxpayers; investing in […]

Governor Newsom Releases California Blueprint to Take on the State’s Greatest Existential Threats and Build on Historic Progress

Governor Newsom Releases California Blueprint to Take on the State’s Greatest Existential Threats and Build on Historic Progress

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today unveiled his 2022-23 state budget proposal – the California Blueprint, a bold plan building on the state’s ongoing work to confront California’s greatest existential threats, bolster our strong economic growth and make historic investments in California’s future. The Blueprint proposes billions more to support the state’s robust response to COVID-19 […]

President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden on the Administration’s Response to Recent Wildfires

President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden on the Administration’s Response to Recent Wildfires

Louisville, Colorado…Hey, folks. We’re about to pick the basketball teams right now, so — (laughter). I get first pick. Hey, first of all, I want to thank the team behind me — the governor; lieutenant governor; the two senators, who’ve been friends for a long time; as well as Joe Neguse, congressman; and your mayor […]

Governor Newsom Activates National Guard to Bolster State’s COVID-19 Testing Capacity

Governor Newsom Activates National Guard to Bolster State’s COVID-19 Testing Capacity

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom announced that he has activated the California National Guard to support local communities with additional testing facilities and capacity amid the national surge in COVID-19 cases driven by the Omicron variant. “California has led the country’s fight against COVID-19, implementing first-in-the-nation public health measures that have helped save tens of thousands […]

Unemployment Rate Dropped to 3.9% in December but Only 199,000 Jobs Added.

Unemployment Rate Dropped to 3.9% in December but Only 199,000 Jobs Added.

Washington, DC…Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 199,000 in December, and the unemployment rate declined to 3.9 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment continued to trend up in leisure and hospitality, in professional and business services, in manufacturing, in construction, and in transportation and warehousing. This news release presents statistics from […]

President Biden On One Year Since The January 6th Deadly Assault On The U.S. Capitol

President Biden On One Year Since The January 6th Deadly Assault On The U.S. Capitol

Washington, DC…Madam Vice President, my fellow Americans: To state the obvious, one year ago today, in this sacred place, democracy was attacked — simply attacked. The will of the people was under assault. The Constitution — our Constitution — faced the gravest of threats. Outnumbered and in the face of a brutal attack, the Capitol […]

Briefing by White House COVID-⁠19 Response Team and Public Health Officials

Briefing by White House COVID-⁠19 Response Team and Public Health Officials

Washington, DC…Good morning, and thanks for joining us. Today, Dr. Walensky will provide an update, and Dr. Fauci will present the latest science on Omicron. I’ll start by briefly underscoring the key points the President made yesterday. The coming weeks are going to be challenging. We’re going to see cases continue to rise because Omicron […]

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