Governor Newsom delivers final State of the State Address, honoring California’s past and reaffirming a brighter future for all

8 Jan 2026


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Governor Gavin Newsom delivered his final State of the State address before a joint session of the state legislature. In his remarks, he reaffirmed California’s role as a national beacon for democracy, and an economic engine with conscience — pushing back against federal overreach while boldly investing in jobs, education, affordability, climate action, and recovery from the Los Angeles wildfires.

Drawing on a lifetime shaped by California’s rivers and communities, Governor Gavin Newsom spoke to the enduring spirit of a state defined by innovation and resilience.

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