Political Quotes

Gavin Newsom

The Public Record

Gavin Christopher Newsom is an American politician and businessman currently serving as the 40th governor of California, a position he has held since January 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, Newsom previously served as the mayor of San Francisco from 2004 to 2011 and as the lieutenant governor of California from 2011 to 2019. His tenure as governor has been marked by significant policy initiatives, including efforts to address climate change, housing affordability, and healthcare reform.

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Oct 1, 2026

AI should expand opportunity — not come at the expense of workers and families.

abcnews.com
Sep 30, 2026

Trump has put his political interests above the health, safety and livelihood of American families. California is taking action to strengthen transparency, accountability, and oversight around immigration enforcement in our state.

motherjones.com
Sep 29, 2026

“While well-intentioned,” Newsom said, “this bill is unnecessary.”

calmatters.org
Sep 28, 2026

The Legislature should return to that broader effort next year and work on comprehensive, long-term framework for DUI sanctions that are clear and consistent.

calmatters.org
Sep 28, 2026

Buying a ticket shouldn’t come with hidden risks or unfair practices.

calmatters.org
Sep 28, 2026

I couldn’t be more proud of California’s continued bold leadership on gun violence prevention.

calmatters.org
Sep 28, 2026

Address multiple stages of firearm-violence prevention: identifying and understanding crime guns, preventing prohibited possession, intervening when someone poses a risk, safely storing firearms, improving training and accountability…

calmatters.org
Sep 28, 2026

California is already taking steps to prepare for a potentially catastrophic season.

theguardian.com
Sep 25, 2026

Today's ruling affirms that in California we will defend democracy — using every branch of government.

cbsnews.com
Sep 24, 2026

We will not allow extremist politicians from other states to reach into California and try to punish doctors based on allegations that they provided reproductive health care services.

motherjones.com
Sep 23, 2026

By joining forces with our partner in Washington state, we will build a stronger, more durable carbon market that will drive investment, cut pollution and power the clean economy of the future.

washingtonstatestandard.com
Sep 23, 2026

Drown out the fact that he and his corrupt administration are failing

theguardian.com
Sep 22, 2026

This is truly autocratic behavior from a failed President.

salon.com
Sep 22, 2026

If we over-regulate, if we overindulge, if we chase a shiny object, we could put ourselves in a perilous position.

reason.com
Sep 22, 2026

With Donald Trump and Congress failing to lead, California is stepping up to keep all Americans safe.

reason.com
Sep 14, 2026

California stood up for democracy and we won. Today is a good day for democracy, the rule of law, and the American people looking to exercise their Constitutional right to vote.

minnesotareformer.com
Sep 11, 2026

“Parents can’t compete. Can’t compete with the engineering, can’t compete with the algorithms,”

calmatters.org
Sep 11, 2026

That Congress and the president can’t lead to get this done is an abomination.

calmatters.org
Sep 11, 2026

We’re going to again lead the nation, but the bar is pretty damn low, and that’s what’s so frustrating.

calmatters.org
Sep 11, 2026

This is about the features themselves … the scrolling, the algorithms. This is about addressing the substantive issue around the engineering.

calmatters.org
Sep 11, 2026

The rule of law continues to slap down Donald Trump's dangerous and un-American attacks on our free and fair elections.

commondreams.org

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