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At SB 694 signing, Newsom signals litigation stance and criticizes federal policies
Summary
During the SB 694 signing event in Sacramento, Governor Gavin Newsom used his remarks and the subsequent Q&A to criticize federal masking and ID policies, describe a readiness to litigate with the federal government over perceived overreach, and link state policy choices to broader economic and climate competitiveness priorities.
After the signing of Senate Bill 694, Governor Gavin Newsom used his remarks and a follow-up question-and-answer period to address topics beyond veterans policy, including recent court rulings, federal masking-related guidance and the state's litigation posture.
Newsom criticized federal actions he said undermined trust and signaled the state would "litigate" when necessary.…
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