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Governor Gavin Newsom released his May Revision of the 2025–26 California state budget on May 14, 2025, announcing a projected $12 billion deficit. The Governor proposed a $322 billion spending plan, which includes several key proposals: 

Transportation

The May Revise proposes $17.6 million one-time from the State Highway Account to support the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Game in Los Angeles, including facility development, ongoing planning efforts, and work on the Games Route Network project. 

The Cal/OSHA Standards Board approved an indoor heat illness regulation. The new regulation requires indoor workplaces to be cooled below 87 degrees Fahrenheit if feasible when employees are present, and below 82 degrees if feasible in places where workers wear protective clothing that restricts heat removal or work in high radiant heat areas.  

The US Weather Service has issued excessive heat warnings and heat advisories for regions throughout California. Temperatures will be +/-100F degrees. To protect yourself and your employees, make sure you have your Heat Illness Prevention Plan in place. Heat illness can result if precautions are not taken.

On February 9, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 114 into law, which requires businesses with 26 or more employees to provide workers with up to 80 hours of COVID paid leave.

February 10, 2022

This week, the state of California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued new Health Guidance for face coverings effective February 16.

COVID-19 Compliance Update