Newsom unveils plan to boost California’s economy, create well-paying jobs

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Governor Gavin Newsom has introduced a new initiative aimed at accelerating job creation across California. Dubbed the “Jobs First Economic Blueprint,” the plan was unveiled during a press conference in Fresno.

Newsom said the initiative has been in development for some time and focuses on investing in ten key sectors, including agriculture, construction, and manufacturing. The goal is to boost the state’s economy and create well-paying jobs over the next decade, not only in coastal regions but also in central and inland areas.

So many people tell you the economy is booming, inflation is cooling, unemployment is the lowest,” Newsom said. “That all may be true, but people do not feel that way. They feel like the economy is not supportive or that the economy is not nourishing.

The full version of the economic blueprint is expected to be released early next year. It will be accompanied by $120 million to support ready-to-go job-creating projects across the state over the next three years.