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>California has the fourth-largest economy in the world, with a nominal GDP of $4.1 trillion
>More than 1.16 million new business starts since 2019
>In December 2024, Newsom announced a framework for a Master Plan for Career Education. It removes college degree requirements for thousands of state jobs to emphasize hands-on learning and skills
>Set aggressive climate goals, including achieving carbon neutrality by 2045. The state has committed billions to address climate change and advance environmental justice
>An executive order established the goal of conserving 30% of the state's land and coastal waters by 2030
>A Clean California initiative has removed millions of cubic yards of litter, installed public art, and organized community cleanups.
>In July 2025, Newsom signed legislation to reform the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to speed up housing construction by waiving certain environmental reviews
>In July 2025, a new state agency was created to focus exclusively on housing issues and address the ongoing housing crisis
>The administration has directed billions of dollars toward developing affordable housing near transit and job centers
>In June 2025, the governor announced the Golden State Literacy Plan to improve early literacy and student success
>A law was signed in September 2024 to limit or prohibit students' use of smartphones during school hours to improve mental health and academic focus
>Significant investments have been made to provide two free school meals daily for all students