CA Gov. Newsom travels to Washington, DC to lobby for policy safeguards

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Governor Gavin Newsom is traveling to Washington, D.C. Monday to meet with the Biden administration and members of the California congressional delegation.

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He plans on advocating for disaster response funding, climate waivers, and health care policies that need federal approval — all of which could face opposition over the next four years.

Last week, Governor Newsom also called for a special session to prepare for President-elect Donald Trump’s second term.