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Gavin Newsom: “We grew at 40% since I've been governor. There's no…”

Featuring: Gavin Newsom, Democratic | Governor of California

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Gavin Newsom: California's Housing Crisis Is Its Original Sin

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That's not to suggest we're not a high tax state, but not in comparison to the rhetoric that comes from the right that's painted this picture. And by the way, just if I may, Scott, We grew at 40% since I've been governor. There's no jurisdiction in the United States of America whose growth rate has been more significant than the state of California. nation at 15.1% since 2019. California 40%. What's that number? Revenues tax 40% GDP growth state. We have more Fortune 500 companies than we've had in close to two decades. (17:15–17:26)

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Asserts that California's growth rate of 40% is the highest in the U.S. since he became governor.

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