Nicole Nixon

politics reporter for Capital Public Radio

Political Reporter at CapRadio

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The attempt to recall Governor Gavin Newsom has failed, according to a call by The Associated Press, allowing the governor to stay in office until at least 2023.

Gov. Newsom keeps his seat after a majority of California voters reject the recall

The attempt to recall Governor Gavin Newsom has failed, according to a call by The Associated Press, allowing the governor to stay in office until at least 2023.

from News Stories

California voters will decide Gov. Gavin Newsom’s fate September 14. Lt. Gov.

California Recall: What to know about the effort to remove Gavin Newsom

California voters will decide Gov. Gavin Newsom’s fate September 14. Lt. Gov.

from News Stories

Newsom unveiled a plan today that would allow two-thirds of Californians to receive $600 stimulus checks, and some families with children would get $1100 checks.

$600 checks coming to many residents under Newsom’s ‘California Comeback Plan,’ thanks to budget surplus

Newsom unveiled a plan today that would allow two-thirds of Californians to receive $600 stimulus checks, and some families with children would get $1100 checks.

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