Legacy on the line
CalMatters••nation
Key Points:
- California Governor Gavin Newsom enters his final year in office, facing pressure to deliver on key issues such as housing affordability, homelessness, health care, and green energy, all of which will impact his anticipated presidential primary run.
- Despite ambitious goals set during his tenure, including building 3.5 million new homes by 2025 and expanding subsidized child care slots, progress has been slower than promised due to local resistance, high costs, and budget deficits.
- Newsom has shifted from a single-payer health care system to expanding coverage incrementally, including undocumented immigrants, but recent budget constraints have led to cuts in Medi-Cal eligibility and services, raising concerns among health advocates.
- Housing remains a critical challenge, with Newsom
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