Ambitious politicians often publish an autobiographical book as they explore whether to launch a presidential campaign. Will California's governor be next?

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers are announcing legislation Wednesday aimed at helping Arizonans access abortions after the Arizona Supreme Court allowed a near total-ban to move forward.

Newsom announced an “emergency bill” in response to restrictions on abortions in Arizona, in another distraction and excuse to increase his profile rather than prioritizing California.

With an eye toward the state’s future finances, Newsom was already vetoing some bills that summer. By November 2022, the California Legislative Analyst’s Office issued dire warnings about state revenues falling short, by as much as $24 billion below target for that year’s approved budget.

Newsom claimed on Sunday California’s tourism spending reached $150.4 billion last year, a new all-time record.