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Gov. Gavin Newsom of California speaks during his State of the State address at the State Capitol in Sacramento, Calif., Jan. 8, 2025. Newsom vowed on Monday to stop a proposed wealth tax in California, saying that its mere introduction had already hurt the state by driving some billionaires to relocate and take their tax dollars with them. (Max Whittaker/The New York Times)

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California’s Urgent Issues Loom over Newsom Campaign and His Would-Be Successors

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UC’s $28 Million System for Pension Payouts Produces Chaos and Complaints

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Some Newsom Detractors Make Up Stuff, Though There’s Fodder for Legitimate Criticism

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