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Newsom Gears Up for his Final Year as Governor

Newsom's State of the State address provides a preview into his final year as governor as well as an expected campaign for president in 2028.
Gov. Gavin Newsom greets legislators as he arrives at the state Capitol in Sacramento to give his final State of the State address as governor on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026. (Hector Amezcua/The Sacramento Bee)

Gov. Gavin Newsom delivered his final State of the State address today, defending his record in office and contrasting California’s successes to what he called President Trump’s “carnival of chaos.”

Marisa and Guy hear how the address and budget priorities landed with two lawmakers, Santa Cruz Democratic Sen. John Laird and Fresno Republican Asm. David Tangipa.

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