Some opponents say the state should prioritize housing assistance for Californians who are in the country legally. Newsom said there was no money available to expand the program.
A sign advertises property for sale in the Golden Hill neighborhood in San Diego, Calif. Feb. 17, 2024.
Newsom, a Democrat often seen as a potential presidential candidate in the future, said he could not sign the bill because of limited funding available for state housing assistance programs.“Expanding program eligibility must be carefully considered within the broader context of the annual state budget to ensure we manage our resources effectively,” Newsom wrote in a letter explaining his decision.
The governor said at a news conference Friday that he would not speculate on whether he would have signed the home loan assistance bill if there were more funding available.
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