State GovernmentGovernor Newsom signs dozens of housing bills and announces $2.2 billion in Prop 1 funding for housing and servicesSeptember 19, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiMany of the bills make it easier to build more affordable housing, and harder for cities to ignore the state’s call to do so.
Has Gavin Newsom Made Progress On His Pledge To Boost California’s Housing Supply?July 18, 2019 | Chris NicholsOn the campaign trail, Gavin Newsom promised to rapidly expand California's housing supply, saying he would "lead the effort to develop 3.5 million new housing units" by 2025 to address the state's affordable housing crisis.
State GovernmentNo, Gavin Newsom Didn’t Just Kill California’s High-Speed Rail ProjectFebruary 14, 2019 | Ben AdlerGov. Gavin Newsom’s remarks on state’s embattled high-speed rail project in his State of the State address this week seemed to perplex supporters and opponents alike. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government‘One House For One California’: Governor Gavin Newsom Talks Growth, Unification At Inauguration SpeechJanuary 7, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaAt his speech outside the Capitol Monday, new California Gov. Gavin Newsom promised wider access to child care, housing, health care and employment. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
From Brown to Newsom, California To See New Style, SubstanceJanuary 6, 2019It will be the first time since 1887 that the state has two consecutive Democratic governors—but Newsom will be carving his own way in some policies.
Introducing PolitiFact California’s ‘Newsom-Meter,’ Tracking The Campaign Promises Of Gavin NewsomJanuary 3, 2019 | Chris NicholsDuring his run for California governor, Gavin Newsom made bold promises to address everything from the state’s affordable housing crisis to creating universal healthcare in the state. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNewsom's California Business Holdings Could Pose Ethics BindOctober 28, 2018Before he was a politician, gubernatorial candidate and Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom was a businessman. If elected governor, those business ties could pose an ethical problem for him.
State GovernmentFact-Checking The California Governor's Debate With John Cox And Gavin NewsomOctober 8, 2018Republican John Cox and Democrat Gavin Newsom met for their only debate in the California governor’s race, with the two candidates agreeing that they hold very different positions on a number of topics, including regulation and immigration.
State GovernmentThe Key Moments From John Cox and Gavin Newsom's Only California Governor's DebateOctober 8, 2018 | Ben AdlerIn their only scheduled debate before the November 6 election, California gubernatorial candidates John Cox and Gavin Newsom clashed on fiscal issues like housing affordability, and also social issues such as gun control and same-sex marriage.
State GovernmentJohn Cox, Gavin Newsom Poised For Only Debate Monday As California Governor’s Race Enters Home StretchOctober 8, 2018 | Ben AdlerNewsom and Cox will meet for their only general election debate Monday morning as counties begin sending out vote-by-mail ballots. In a state of nearly 40 million people, where campaigns know they must reach voters on TV, the debate is radio-only. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
