Secret negotiations heat up over California budget and ballot
SACRAMENTO — With hundreds of thousands of Californians losing homeowners insurance as companies pull out of an increasingly tinder-dry state, political leaders in Sacramento have spent…
Can Utah Gov. Spencer Cox fit into Trump’s party?
SALT LAKE CITY — Spencer Cox stopped watching cable TV years ago when he tired of Fox News polluting his home with bile and outrage. He…
Column: Sacramento’s tax rebate giveaway is coming home to roost
SACRAMENTO — It’s budget season in Sacramento and there are bound to be screwups. Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic legislators are paying now for a huge…
A year after Newsom called for constitutional amendment on gun safety, no other states have joined him
SACRAMENTO — On NBC’s “Today” show last June, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a proposal that seemed politically impossible from the start: Convincing two-thirds of state legislatures…
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, frequent Newsom critic, ponders a run to succeed him
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, a conservative firebrand known for law-and-order views and fierce criticism of Gov. Gavin Newsom, is considering a run for governor…
With deadline nearing, Newsom and lawmakers disagree over solutions to California budget crisis
SACRAMENTO — With a deadline looming, Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democrats in the state Legislature are working to settle their differences over access to public…
RBA governor Michele Bullock says federal government’s $300 energy bill rebate is unlikely to affect inflation
In short: RBA governor Michele Bullock said the federal government's $300 energy bill rebate is unlikely to lower inflation or risk pushing it higher.However, Ms…
Puerto Rico governor concedes defeat in surprise primary upset
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Puerto Rico congressional representative Jenniffer González defeated Gov. Pedro Pierluisi in a surprise upset during a primary election held Sunday by…
Column: Newsom gets moving on California’s homeowner insurance crisis
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed urgency legislation to expedite the hiking of homeowner insurance rates. It’s about time. Because the alternative for many is…
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia registers as independent
WASHINGTON — Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia announced Friday he has switched his registration to independent, raising questions about his political plans since the…
Louisiana governor signs bill classifying abortion pills as controlled substances
Louisiana on Friday became the first state to classify the drugs misoprostol and mifepristone as controlled substances, making possession of them without a prescription punishable…
Lt. Governor Kounalakis launches PAC to mobilize voters on abortion
California Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis publicly launched a new independent political committee to mobilize “pro-choice” California voters and help to defeat Donald Trump and take…
Reduce Interest Rates and Offer Relief to Canadian Families – Ball is in Your Court, Governor Macklem
Article contentBruske: Workers are still paying too high of a price; interest rates must come down. OTTAWA, May 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Despite a…
Newsom leaves Vatican with pope’s praise for refusing death penalty
VATICAN CITY — In an opulent hall in the Apostolic Palace framed in marble and adorned with Renaissance murals, Gov. Gavin Newsom waited in a line…
Gavin Newsom, during speech, accuses Trump of ‘open corruption’
VATICAN CITY — Gov. Gavin Newsom accused former President Donald Trump of “open corruption” in a speech Thursday at a climate summit of Catholic officials and…
Hey, California, Don’t spend it unless you’ve got it
SACRAMENTO — Here’s a novel idea: Don’t spend money until you’ve got it. What a concept! Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed that as a way to head…
An Italian governor accused in a corruption probe has been placed under house arrest
The governor of the Italian region surrounding the port city of Genoa was placed under house arrest Tuesday as part of a corruption investigation by…
Kansas’ governor has killed proposed limits on foreign land ownership
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessAuthor of the article:The Associated Press John HannaPublished May 10, 2024 • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering…
How Newsom plans to offset California’s $45-billion deficit
Faced with a $44.9-billion budget deficit, Gov. Gavin Newsom described a plan to shrink the size of state government and slow his progressive policy agenda…
Arizona governor signs measure to repeal Civil War-era abortion ban
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs (pictured in 2023) signed a measure Thursday to repeal an abortion ban that dates to 1864. File Photo by Caroline Brehman/EPA-EFE…