Gavin Newsom, California and Trump administration

Newsom aims to limit unhealthy food in California, getting ahead of Trump administration and RFK Jr.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered state agencies to recommend ways to reduce health harms and limit the purchase of candy, soda and other ultra-processed foods.
California Gov. Newsom's team considering ways to help illegal immigrants ahead of second Trump admin: report
A plan reportedly outlines ways California leaders are considering helping illegal immigrants in preparation for a second Trump administration.
Newsom Cracks Down on Processed Food Echoing RFK Jr. Focus
California Governor Gavin Newsom ordered a crackdown on food additives linked to health risks, reflecting the growing bipartisan concern over the toll that highly processed diets are taking on public health.
Newsom launches investigation into ‘ultra-processed’ foods in California
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) ramped up efforts Friday to crack down on “ultra-processed” foods, signing an executive order aimed at investigating health risks linked to synthetic food dyes and other ingredients.
California targets ultra-processed foods in new health initiative
This order follows Gov. Newsom's previous healthy-food initiatives, including soda and caffeine restrictions in schools and a proposed sugar limit on non-dairy milk, set to take effect in 2025.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issues executive order to investigate food dyes, ultraprocessed foods
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Friday aimed at further investigating food dyes and ultraprocessed foods and increasing access to affordable and healthy food.
Newsom issues executive order challenging processed foods, synthetic dyes
Gavin Newsom issueed an executive order challenging processed foods and the use synthetic dyes. The vice president-elect wore a black tuxedo. A note left behind on an iPhone has revealed a partial motive for why Matthew Livelsberger blew himself and a Cybertruck up in front of Donald Trump’s hotel in Las Vegas this week.
Echoing RFK Jr., Newsom executive order cracks down on food dyes, ultra-processed foods
Echoing earlier calls by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order to crack down on dangerous food dyes and “ultra-processed” foods,
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Newsom Executive Order Targets Ultra-Processed Foods, Synthetic Dyes
California's new executive order aims to limit ultra-processed foods and investigate synthetic dyes, promoting healthy eating ...
California removes college degree requirements for nearly 30k state jobs
Nearly 30,000 state jobs will no longer have degree requirements in California after a decision by Gov. Gavin Newsom. “The ...
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Emergency Room Workers Are Facing More Attacks. A New California Law Increases Penalties
A new California law imposes harsher penalties for assaulting emergency room workers. It responds to rising attacks on health ...
Gov. Newsom postpones State of the State address, will attend Jimmy Carter's memorial
Gov. Gavin Newsom's office confirmed on Friday night that he is scrapping his plan to combine his state budget presentation and state of the state address before Trump's inauguration.
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Gavin Newsom mocked for ‘brag’ about California homelessness
California Republican leaders appeared to mock Gov. Gavin Newsom’s fiery response to a critical analysis of his handling ...
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Governor Newsom Enhances California's Paid Family Leave, Boosting Wage Replacement Rates for Workers
California has boosted paid family leave benefits for workers making under $63,000, effective January 1, 2025.
California Gov. Newsom plans to deliver State of the State address before Trump's inauguration
Gov. Gavin Newsom is planning to give his State of the State speech before President-elect Donald Trump takes office on Jan.
Gov. Gavin Newsom orders probe of food dyes, targets junk food for stricter rules in California
Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered a crackdown on synthetic dyes and ultra-processed foods, pushing for stricter regulation.
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“Structural factors underlying California’s affordability problems, such as an inadequate supply of homes, should remain in ...