The State of California

 State of the State and Reaction Based on the provided documents, here's a summary of the key points from California Governor Gavin Newsom's State of the State address and the reactions to it: Key Points from the Address: 1. California's values and approach are presented as a counterpoint to conservative policies, framing the state as a defender of progressive ideals. 2. The governor highlighted California's economic strength, citing its status as the world's fifth-largest economy and its leadership in various industries, particularly technology and clean energy. 3. Newsom addressed several key issues:    - Women's rights and reproductive freedom    - Immigration and border security    - Homelessness and mental health reforms    - Crime and public safety    - Gun control    - Economic policies and workers' rights    - Education reforms    - Environmental protection and clean energy initiatives 4. The speech emphasized California's efforts in areas like f

California State Capitol. (Photo: Kevin Sanders for California Globe) California Lawmakers Abandon Repeal of Law Requiring Voter Approval for Some Public Housing - Times of San Diego timesofsandiego.com Associated Press California lawmakers on Monday abandoned their attempt to repeal the nation’s only law requiring voter approval for publicly funded affordable housing projects, a provision added to the state Constitution more than half a century ago that aimed to keep people of color out of white neighborhoods. Most everyone in the state Capitol agrees the law needs to go, and no organized opposition has emerged to repealing it. But the measure is one of more than a dozen that have qualified for the November election, and supporters worry about  raising the millions of dollars  it will take to campaign for its passage. That’s o