Newsom Pushes for California Taxpayers to Give $16.7 Million in ‘Cash Assistance’ to Afghan Refugees in the State
California Governor Gavin Newsom is pushing for taxpayers in the state to cough up $16.7 million in “cash assistance” to Afghan refugees settling in the state.
Newsom is currently facing a massive recall effort.
“The Governor, with support from legislative leaders, is requesting $16.7 million in general funds, which will be used to provide cash assistance and other services for newly arriving Afghans in the state,” a press release from Newsom’s office said.
In a statement, Newsom said that California is a “place of refuge for those seeking safety or a better life.”
“I am proud that California has been and always will be a place of refuge for those seeking safety or a better life – especially for those who served our country,
