Newsom Proposes Education Reform Ahead of Final State Address

Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled a budget proposal to centralize California education governance just before delivering his final State of the State address in Sacramento.The restructuring plan aims to unify the State Board of Education with the department as Newsom prepares to outline his legacy and highlight frequent clashes with Donald Trump.Newsom is expected to discuss homelessness and climate change while balancing his 2028 presidential ambitions and a request for federal fire recovery funds.