Newsom, who has railed against the wealth tax, told POLITICO last week that he’s been working quietly to reach a compromise before the initiative qualifies for California’s November ballot, including meeting with a top labor union official spearheading the effort.

"It's simply an irresponsible position to be putting ourselves in," one senator said of potential future deficits.

The governor's proposal aims to "backfill" federal tax credits of up to $7,500 that were repealed by the Trump administration..

Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom appeared uncomfortable on Wednesday while Semafor’s Ben Smith read through several insults against him.

Gov. Gavin Newsom directed a bevy of criticism at the Trump administration in his final State of the State address Thursday, saying California's "spirit is being tested."

President Trump had kind words for Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who was in the audience for his speech at Davos — despite the two clashing publicly throughout the week at the World Economic Forum.

The California governor accused the Trump administration of blocking a planned speech in Davos, and criticized business leaders for their dealings with the president.

President Donald Trump criticized California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s leadership during his speech on Wednesday, while Newsom urged world leaders to have a “backbone” and resist