Gavin Newsom
Video of the California governor's photo opportunity has gone viral.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul also embarked on a trip to the country this week.
The Democrat was appointed to serve for the remainder of the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein's term.
The California governor cited a lack of funding for the initiative.
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The bill would have covered several hallucinogens.
The California Democrat, who is the president of EMILY’s List, is Gov. Gavin Newsom’s pick to finish out Dianne Feinstein’s Senate term.
The California governor ripped the network as a "24/7 doom loop."
The governor had pledged to appoint a Black woman to the Senate at his next opportunity.
The California governor said he will not appoint someone already running to replace the late senator in 2024 ― and that includes the progressive Black lawmaker.
It's not clear yet which Democrat Newsom might pick, but he's pledged to elevate a Black woman to temporarily fill Feinstein's seat.