Press Releases

Governor Brown Vetoes State Budget
SACRAMENTO - In a YouTube video and veto message released today, Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. announced that he will not sign Senate Bill 69 and Assembly Bill 98, which together comprise the state budget passed by the Legislature on June 15, 2011. The YouTube video...
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Governor and First Lady Honor Lance Cpl. Nicholas S. O’Brien
SACRAMENTO - On behalf of all Californians, Governor Brown and First Lady Anne Gust Brown honor Lance Cpl. Nicholas S. O’Brien, who bravely gave his life in service to our state and nation. The Governor and First Lady extend their deepest condolences to his family and...
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Governor Brown Issues Statement on Death of South Pasadena Police Department Officer
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. today issued the following statement regarding the death of South Pasadena Police Department Officer Kevin A. Sandoval: "Officer Sandoval had a promising future in law enforcement and public service that was tragically cut...
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Governor and First Lady Honor Spc. Christopher B. Fishbeck
SACRAMENTO - On behalf of all Californians, Governor Brown and First Lady Anne Gust Brown honor Spc. Christopher B. Fishbeck, who bravely gave his life in service to our state and nation. The Governor and First Lady extend their deepest condolences to his family and...
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Governor Brown Signs Legislation
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. today announced he has signed AB 1020 by Assemblymember Wesley Chesbro (D-Arcata) which ratifies the compact for the Habematolel Pomo Tribe of Upper Lake and AB 329 by Roger Dickinson (D-Sacramento) which allows for the...
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Governor Brown Issues Budget Update Via YouTube
SACRAMENTO -- As the June 15 deadline for a balanced budget looms, Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. today released a video update on the state budget. Governor Brown's message, uploaded to YouTube Sunday evening, is available at the following link:...
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Governor Brown Slashes State-Issued Cell Phones
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. today announced that the state has eliminated 29,398 cell phones, achieving a 44 percent reduction in the number of phones issued to state employees in state agencies and departments under the Governor’s direct authority....
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Governor and First Lady Honor Cpl. Paul W. Zanowick II
SACRAMENTO - On behalf of all Californians, Governor Brown and First Lady Anne Gust Brown honor Cpl. Paul W. Zanowick II, who bravely gave his life in service to our state and nation. The Governor and First Lady extend their deepest condolences to his family and...
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Governor and First Lady Honor Tech. Sgt. Kristoffer M. Solesbee
SACRAMENTO - On behalf of all Californians, Governor Brown and First Lady Anne Gust Brown honor Tech. Sgt. Kristoffer M. Solesbee, who bravely gave his life in service to our state and nation. The Governor and First Lady extend their deepest condolences to his family...
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Governor Brown Issues Statement on Death of San Francisco Firefighter
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. today issued the following statement regarding the death of veteran San Francisco Fire Department Firefighter Anthony Valerio: "It was with great sadness that Anne and I learned that San Francisco firefighter Anthony Valerio...
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