From the State
Feb. 26, 2025
California announces statewide plan for economic growth
Governor Newsom releases California Jobs First Economic Blueprint alongside new funding to support Los Angeles businesses and workers
Feb. 26, 2025
California announces statewide plan for economic growth
Governor Newsom releases California Jobs First Economic Blueprint alongside new funding to support Los Angeles businesses and workers
Jobs First regional plans recognized by federal government
The U.S. EDA formally accepted all 13 Jobs First regional plans as CEDS, allowing communities to accelerate economic investment.
Governor Newsom continues delivering a new bold economic vision for California
Governor Newsom continued his statewide California Jobs First tour to outline a first-of-its-kind, bottom-up economic vision for California’s future.
Governor Newsom visits historic farm in Colusa to highlight efforts to build water infrastructure, faster and create jobs
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.
In the Headlines
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Hoodline | Feb 27, 2025
Newsom vows to leave no region behind in California economy
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Newsom touts his economic plans in California’s conservative regions
LA Times | Nov. 21, 2024
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Success Stories
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Certification of Regional Plans as Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS)
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La Colmena celebrates its grand opening
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