SAN JOSE, CA (January 8, 2026) – “Today, Governor Gavin Newsom delivered his State of the State address to the residents of California.
Under his tenure, our state has continued to be the epicenter of the global innovation economy and fostered the development of AI, even as the challenges before us have grown more complex. We face stiff competition across the nation and around the world, alongside uneven headwinds shaping our global economy.
Now, to sustain our leadership at this moment of intense competition, our state must redouble our efforts to champion pro-innovation policies that drive investment, implement tax policies that welcome businesses to our state, strengthen our talent pipeline, and deliver the world-class infrastructure needed for 21st-century growth, starting with the data centers that enable AI. These policies drive innovation and job creation, not just in Silicon Valley but throughout the Golden State.
At the same time, we recognize the important work underway to make California’s communities safer, support sustainable growth, and strengthen public trust. Continued investments in education and affordable housing are also essential to making our state home to a workforce that ensures all Californians can benefit from our innovation ecosystem.
California’s innovation economy remains the global leader in the development of AI and transformative technologies. SVLG is committed to working alongside the Governor and state policymakers to advance a fiscally sound budget that fuels innovation, promotes economic competitiveness, and ensures long-term prosperity for all Californians.”
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