Gavin Newsom’s last state budget includes $33K portrait of himself
California Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed a $33,000 portrait of himself to be displayed in the State Capitol. This request comes amidst criticism from lawmakers regarding his $20 million plan to honor living former governors. The proposal has sparked backlash as many Californians face economic challenges.
- ▪Gavin Newsom's budget includes a $33,000 request for his official portrait.
- ▪Democratic lawmakers have criticized the proposal as absurd, especially given the state's budget deficits.
- ▪The funding for the portrait is part of Newsom's final budget plan, which totals $349.9 billion.
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Politics Gavin Newsom’s last state budget includes $33K portrait of himself By Josh Koehn Published May 26, 2026, 6:25 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google The time for Gavin Newsom honoring himself isn’t over yet. California’s governor wants taxpayers to spend $33,000 on an official portrait of Newsom, even as Democratic lawmakers fume over his “absurd” $20 million proposal to honor the state’s living former governors — an exclusive club of which he’ll soon be a member. 7 Gov. Gavin Newsom put in a request for a $33,000 portrait of himself to hang in the Capitol.
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