State of the State due today

Governor Newsom is due to present his State of the State address today (as opposed to his budget presentation). Whether he will refer to issues in higher education or give hints concerning the budget remains to be seen.

News Release:

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom will deliver his State of the State address before a joint session of the California Legislature on Thursday, January 8, 2026.

WHERE: California State Capitol

WHEN: Morning of Thursday, January 8, 2026 

LIVESTREAM: Governor’s Twitter page, Governor’s Facebook page, the Governor’s YouTube page, and the Governor’s Instagram page...

Full release at https://www.gov.ca.gov/2025/12/30/governor-newsom-to-deliver-state-of-the-state-address-next-week/.