- Gavin Newsom is serving in his official capacity as governor from Sacramento.
- Gavin Newsom pushed progressive legislation while serving as governor of California.
Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1709 on September 9, 2026, despite opposition from the Electronic Frontier Foundation.
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What happened
Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1709 on September 9, 2026, despite opposition from the Electronic Frontier Foundation.
Who's involved
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Gavin Newsom pushed progressive legislation while serving as governor of California.Also in this story
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Within Gavin Newsom is serving in his official capacity as governor from Sacramento.
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