Nicole Nixon

politics reporter for Capital Public Radio

Political Reporter at CapRadio

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The attempt to recall Governor Gavin Newsom has failed, according to a call by The Associated Press, allowing the governor to stay in office until at least 2023.

Gov. Newsom keeps his seat after a majority of California voters reject the recall

The attempt to recall Governor Gavin Newsom has failed, according to a call by The Associated Press, allowing the governor to stay in office until at least 2023.

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California voters will decide Gov. Gavin Newsom’s fate September 14. Lt. Gov.

California Recall: What to know about the effort to remove Gavin Newsom

California voters will decide Gov. Gavin Newsom’s fate September 14. Lt. Gov.

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Newsom unveiled a plan today that would allow two-thirds of Californians to receive $600 stimulus checks, and some families with children would get $1100 checks.

$600 checks coming to many residents under Newsom’s ‘California Comeback Plan,’ thanks to budget surplus

Newsom unveiled a plan today that would allow two-thirds of Californians to receive $600 stimulus checks, and some families with children would get $1100 checks.

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