Tag: Gavin Newsom

California to Delay Annual Gas Tax Increase for One Year

California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed Jan. 10 to suspend the state’s annual gasoline and diesel tax increase for at least a year in an effort, he said, to help motorists already paying the highest gas prices in the country. The proposal would mean that the state would skip its July 1 tax hike on gas,…


How Will Gov. Newsom Spend Expected $31 Billion Surplus?

Commentary California’s government is accelerating toward Gov. Gavin Newsom’s early January release of his budget proposal for fiscal year 2022-23, which begins on July 1. Newsom announced in October there would be an “historic budget surplus.” In a November 17 report, “The 2022-23 Budget: California’s Fiscal Outlook,” Legislative Analyst Gabe Petek projected a $31 billion…


Gov. Newsom Preps Presidential Run with Guns and Abortion

Commentary Regardless of what you think of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s policies, watching him, as I have for 20 years, shows a political pro at work. He will obviously run for president, possibly in 2024. But he might seek to avoid the potential Democratic wipeouts in 2022 and 2024, waiting until 2028 to run. The trick…


California’s Gavin Newsom Vows to Ban ‘Assault Weapons’ the Same Way Texas Restricts Abortion

In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s refusal for a second time to block a Texas law prohibiting most abortions, California Gov. Gavin Newsom pledged to use the Texas strategy to outlaw what his state characterizes as “assault weapons.” The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed the U.S. Department of Justice’s challenge to the Texas…


California Leaders Plan to Make State Abortion ‘Sanctuary’ If Roe V. Wade Overturned

Top officials in California are backing a plan to make the state a safe haven for women seeking abortions if the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Planned Parenthood and some 40 other groups released dozens of recommendations for policymakers to consider adopting, including increasing funding for pro-abortion organizations, which help women getting the procedure…


California School District Creates New Program for Unvaccinated Students in the Wake of Vaccine Mandate

A K–8 school district in Southern California is planning to open a new program for unvaccinated students, if Gov. Gavin Newsom’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate takes effect and prevents them from receiving in-person learning. In a Nov. 23 message sent to the families of Alpine Union School District (AUSD), Superintendent Rich Newman said he and the…


Newsom Appoints Two Prosecutors to Serve as San Diego Superior Court Judges

SAN DIEGO—Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed two prosecutors to serve as San Diego Superior Court judges, it was announced Nov. 10. Mark T. Cumba, 48, and Michael P. Pulos, 42, both of San Diego, are supervising deputy attorneys general at the California Department of Justice. Cumba will fill the vacancy left by retiring Judge Charles G….


Vaccine Mandates May Worsen the Country’s Prison Staff Shortage

As state and federal vaccination deadlines near, prison staff remain some of the most reluctant government workers to get the anti-COVID-19 shots. Fearing major staff losses over vaccinations—correctional officers, unions, and California Governor Gavin Newsom have moved to halt the mandate in courts. At the same time, organizations that advocated for mass releases of prisoners…


Michigan Township Closes Schools After Staff Has ‘Negative Reaction’ to COVID-19 Booster

A township in Michigan announced schools would be closed on Monday after several staff members experienced a “negative reaction” to COVID-19 booster shots. In a statement posted on its website, Saginaw Township Community Schools said, due to staffing issues, the district would be closed on Monday. “A large number of our staff had a negative reaction…


California Governor Out of Public Sight After Vaccine Booster Shot 11 Days Ago

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has remained out of public sight since getting a CCP virus vaccine booster shot on Oct. 27. The governor’s office released a surprising announcement on Oct. 29 canceling Newsom’s plans to attend the United Nations climate summit in Scotland to deal with unspecific family obligations. The governor’s spokesperson said on Oct. 29…