California Gov. Gavin Newsom – California Globe

Trump Responds, Issues Global 10% Tariff on all Countries

February 21, 2026 8:59 amFebruary 21, 2026 9:12 am

The United States Supreme Court struck down some of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Friday, delivering the President a rare loss. As the Globe reported, the ruling impacts the 10 percent tariff Trump imposed on most countries, as well as...

What is Trump’s Plan B After Supreme Court Strikes Down Tariffs?

February 20, 2026 11:29 amFebruary 21, 2026 9:00 am

UPDATE below: In a rare loss for President Donald Trump, the United States Supreme Court struck down some of Trump’s tariffs on Friday. The ruling impacts the 10 percent tariff Trump imposed on most countries, as well as specific, higher...

California’s Senators MIA as Sen Scott and Johnson Assess Palisades Fire and Victims

November 17, 2025 8:07 amNovember 17, 2025 11:46 am

Ten months ago, a series of catastrophic wildfires burned Pacific Palisades, Altadena and much of Malibu to the ground. Ten months later, most of the area still looks the way it did after the fires. While Gavin Newsom spent last...

Snapshot of Bill Signing Messages

October 20, 2025 2:00 pmOctober 20, 2025 2:01 pm

The following chart covers five Governors and their bill signing messages that accompany bills. I only have them for the second term of Governor Wilson, but then all of the years for the current and three prior governors. This chart...

Gov. Newsom Inks Another ‘Climate Deal’ – This Time With Kenya

September 25, 2025 2:46 pmSeptember 26, 2025 7:41 am

Governor Gavin Newsom today announced yet another climate change partnership – this one between California and Kenya, “to advance efforts to cut pollution and support trade.” Who has to cut pollution – California or Kenya? Governor Newsom is acting more...

Izumi: ‘Masters Degrees Don’t Make Better Teachers’

August 25, 2025 2:55 amAugust 25, 2025 2:56 am

“Taxpayers should not dole out a single dollar for teacher degrees that do not improve student outcomes,” says education scholar Lance Izumi in a new dispatch. “A new report by the National Council on Teacher Quality has found that 90...

Californians Choosing Between Gas or Groceries, Utility Bills or Rent

August 11, 2025 7:53 amAugust 12, 2025 6:26 am

How is it possible that in California, hard-working families must choose between gas or groceries, utility bills or rent? The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in the U.S. today is $3.138. California’s cost for that same gallon...