Press Release Archives
- Governor Newsom highlights California innovation with Lockheed Martin Skunk Works’ X-59 named “Coolest Thing Made in California” October 27, 2025 - Governor Gavin Newsom today underscored California’s unmatched creativity, ingenuity and manufacturing excellence, exemplified through the Lockheed Martin Skunk Works X-59 (X-59), the winner of California Manufacturing & Technology Association’s “Coolest Thing Made in California” contest...
- Governor Newsom announces tax credit awards for new job-creating films shooting in California and generating $1.4 billion for the state’s economy October 21, 2025 - Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that 52 film projects were selected for the latest round of tax credits under California’s Film and Television Tax Credit Program. These projects, representing both studio-backed and independent productions, are projected to inject more than $1.4 billion into the state’s economy and keep thousands of good-paying jobs in California. These projects represent $1 billion in qualified in-state spending and are inclusive of $629 million in qualified wages...
- ICYMI: Governor Newsom congratulates California Nobel laureates, underscoring the state’s global dominance in science and innovation October 13, 2025 - Five California scientists were honored among this year’s Nobel laureates, commemorating their groundbreaking contributions in physics, chemistry, and physiology/medicine. Home to more Nobel laureates than any country in the world aside from the United States itself, these honors reflect the leading role California plays in advancing scientific progress across the globe...
- Governor Newsom celebrates Manufacturing Month, highlighting California’s dominant role in American manufacturing October 6, 2025 - In recognition of Manufacturing Month, Governor Gavin Newsom today celebrated California’s unrivaled role as the backbone of America’s manufacturing economy, powering innovation and opportunity at a scale no other state can match...
- ICYMI: California is now home to 3 of the 4 highest valuation companies in history as Alphabet joins the $3 trillion club September 22, 2025 - Governor Gavin Newsom today celebrated Alphabet Inc. surpassing a $3 trillion market capitalization — making it only the fourth company ever to achieve this extraordinary milestone. Alphabet now joins the ranks of Apple and Nvidia, two other California-based giants, in the ultra-exclusive $3 trillion club alongside Washington-based Microsoft. ..
- Global biotech leaders Amgen and Gilead announcing expansions in California, the #1 state for life sciences September 15, 2025 - Governor Gavin Newsom today highlighted major expansions from Amgen and Gilead Sciences that will bring nearly $1.5 billion in investment, thousands of new jobs and continued momentum to California’s biotech sector. These projects strengthen California’s position as a global leader in life sciences, research and innovation...
- Welcome back! Visa brings flagship global conference back to San Francisco from Texas September 8, 2025 - Governor Gavin Newsom today highlighted Visa’s announcement that its annual Visa Payments Forum is returning to San Francisco’s Moscone Center, with a multi-year commitment from 2026 through 2030...
- California awards $80 million to drive economic growth and spur job creation across the state August 29, 2025 - SACRAMENTO — Today, Governor Newsom and the California Jobs First Council announced $80 million in funding to support eleven projects across California. Projects are aligned with the state’s strategic sectors and located in seven economic regions and eighteen counties.
- Nearly two-dozen TV projects to bring in $1.1 billion to California’s economy, thanks to the Governor’s newly expanded Film and Television Tax Credit Program August 27, 2025 - SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the approval of 22 new television projects through the California Film Commission’s Film and Television Tax Credit Program. This marks the first round of tax credits since the Governor’s historic expansion of the program in July,...
- And the Emmy goes to….California! July 16, 2025 - Today, the nominees for the 77th Emmy Awards were announced, with California-based television productions securing at least 104 nominations across all categories. With today’s announcement, the Golden State continues to prove that it is the premier place to work, create and tell stories that reach across the world...
- California awards $15 million to support economic growth and resilience in tribal communities across the state June 25, 2025 - SACRAMENTO — Today, Governor Newsom and the California Jobs First Council announced $15 million in grants to 14 California Native American tribes, tribal coalitions, and tribally led organizations. The grants support projects aimed at spurring economic growth, providing job training, cultivating business development, protecting the environment, and conducting research and development...
- California announces latest round of tax credits that will spur $87 million in private investment across the state June 13, 2025 - Today, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) announced the latest round of awards through the California Competes Tax Credit (CalCompetes) program, creating good-paying jobs and spurring $86.8 million in new investment across the Golden State...
- State of California participates in foreign investment attraction events across U.S., continues to strengthen global economic ties May 29, 2025 - In recent weeks, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) led the state’s presence at a series of foreign investment attraction events in both California and Washington D.C., to underline the unparalleled opportunities in the Golden State for foreign businesses...
- California awards $52.4 million to reinvest in communities, increase economic opportunity across the state May 16, 2025 - Sacramento, CA – Today, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) awarded $52.4 million to 33 organizations through the California Community Reinvestment Grants (CalCRG) program, which serves communities...
- California’s Jobs First regional plans recognized by federal government, creating new opportunities for state economic investment and coordination April 10, 2025 - SACRAMENTO — Today, Governor Newsom and the California Jobs First Council Co-Chairs announced that the United States Economic Development Administration (EDA) has formally accepted all thirteen Jobs First regional plans as Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS)...
- IBank Board Approves $8.6 Million Loan to Alta Irrigation District for Water Conservation April 2, 2025 - SACRAMENTO (April 2, 2025) — The California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank (IBank) board of directors approved $8.6 million in loan financing for the Alta Irrigation District for a project that will improve water drainage and supply and help with flood control efforts...
