Gov. Newsom to Deliver State of the State Address on Jan. 8
Gov. Gavin Newsom will deliver his State of the State address on Jan. 8, 2026, at the California State Capitol before a joint session of the Legislature.
In the speech, Newsom is expected to reflect on California’s key achievements in 2025 and outline the state’s goals for 2026. Notable progress in health care, education, and climate action will likely be highlighted.
According to Newsom’s office, the state has made significant strides in expanding access to affordable health care, including lowering the price of insulin through CalRx and reducing prescription drug costs. California also secured $60 billion in utility rebates to help families reduce their energy bills.
Newsom is also expected to address the ongoing housing affordability crisis, which his administration has worked to combat by enacting a number of reforms and streamlining the housing approval process. Other topics Newsom will likely touch on include mental health services and ongoing efforts to fight climate change.
One of the governor’s key accomplishments last year, Newsom aides say, is California’s leadership in clean energy. The state continued to push toward its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and expanding renewable energy sources. In 2025, California reached a milestone of two-thirds clean energy. Newsom is expected to discuss ongoing projects to further accelerate the state’s clean energy transition.
The governor’s speech will also focus on California’s resilience in the face of federal opposition, including policies that have threatened public health, housing, and environmental protections. Additionally, the address will highlight the state’s efforts to protect reproductive rights, support small businesses, and create new career pathways for Californians.
Livestreams of the address will be available on the Governor’s social media platforms, including Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram. TV stations can also access the address through the LiveU Matrix under “California Governor.”
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Bo Tefu, California Black Media
