Governor Gavin Newsom to Fund Journalists Making a Mockery of the First Amendment

I’m signing legislation to strengthen independent journalism and help qualifying local news organizations hire and retain journalists in California.

A free press isn't supposed to make government comfortable, it’s supposed to make government accountable. pic.twitter.com/MdQpmzyALl

— Governor Gavin Newsom (@CAgovernor) September 30, 2026