Newsom proposes $18.1 billion inflation relief package

SACRAMENTO – As people throughout the country face increasing costs due to global inflation, Governor Gavin Newsom proposed an $18.1 billion inflation relief package to get money into the pockets of Californians, a spokesman for the governor said.

“We enacted the most comprehensive economic stimulus program in the nation last year, getting billions in immediate relief to millions of Californians. But many folks are still struggling, especially with high costs due to inflation, so we’re leveraging this historic surplus to get money back into the pockets of Californians,” Newsom said.

“This infl...