Category: California Governor
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California Joins Other States and Relaxes Pandemic Restrictions
State political leaders in California announced the relaxation of some of the country’s most restrictive COVID policies. Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the state would no longer mandate masks in indoor settings for vaccinated residents. The current rules were instituted during the December omicron wave but will be allowed to expire on February 15. California […]
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Newsom Prevails in Recall Election
California voters handily rejected a costly, highly- charged recall effort in the state, thereby allowing Governor Gavin Newsom to serve the remainder of his term. With the tabulation of votes still incomplete, Newsom’s lead was substantial enough for the networks to call the race early after polls closed. Polls conducted in the summer months projected […]
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Recall Effort in California Gains Momentum
Opponents of California Governor Gavin Newsom seem poised to force a recall election this fall that might result in the removal of the once lauded politician. Newsom has been under intense criticism for his general handling of the pandemic. Critics allege that the governor has enforced uneven lockdown policies and has not demonstrated urgency about […]