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.
California awards $15 million to support economic growth and resilience in tribal communities across the state June 25, 2025
Jobs First regional plans recognized by federal government April 10, 2025 - The U.S. EDA formally accepted all 13 Jobs First regional plans as CEDS, allowing communities to accelerate economic investment.
California announces statewide plan for economic growth February 26, 2025 - Los Angeles, California – Governor Newsom today released the new California Jobs First Economic Blueprint, a statewide plan built with input from 13 regional plans to drive sustainable economic growth, innovation...
Governor Newsom visits historic farm in Colusa to highlight efforts to build water infrastructure, faster and create jobs December 10, 2024 - COLUSA – Governor Gavin Newsom today continued his California Jobs First ‘tour’ with a visit to a historic farm in the northern part of the state in Colusa where he highlighted his Administration’s.
At Southern Border, Governor Newsom announces new Port-of-Entry construction to spur economic development December 5, 2024 - Governor Gavin Newsom announced a new effort to help spur economic development and increase trade between California and Mexico.
Governor Newsom continues ‘California Jobs First’ tour at low-emissions cement plant November 26, 2024 - Governor Gavin Newsom visited a sustainable, low-emissions cement plant in Lebec to highlight job-creating efforts in Kern County.
Governor Newsom unveils new economic framework to help create more jobs, faster November 21, 2024 - The California Jobs First Economic Blueprint will guide the state’s investments in key sectors to drive sustainable economic growth, innovation, and access to good-paying jobs over the next decade.
Building on long history of tech & innovation, California selected as headquarters for the National Semiconductor Technology Center November 1, 2024 - Governor Newsom celebrated California’s selection by the U.S. Department of Commerce to be home to the headquarters for the new National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC).
Governor Newsom proposes historic expansion of film & TV tax credit program October 27, 2024 - Governor Gavin Newsom announced a proposal to expand California’s Film & Television Tax Credit Program to $750 million annually, a massive increase from the current $330 million annual allocation.