Governor Gavin Newsom will deliver his annual State of the State Address before a joint session of the Legislature Thursday. The speech marks the official start of the 2026 legislative year. The State of the State address is traditionally where Governors frame the political and economic narrative for the months ahead. For Newsom, the 2026 speech is expected to balance continuity with course correction as lawmakers confront slower economic growth projections and growing demands on the state budget. The Governor is expected to address housing at a time when affordability remains stubbornly out of reach for many residents. Observers anticipate the Governor also will reaffirm the state’s long-term climate commitments while acknowledging the complexity of delivering them. He is also expected to preview how the administration plans to approach technology oversight in the absence of clear federal standards on AI technology while the Governor’s detailed budget proposal will follow later, the State of the State address traditionally offers early signals on fiscal posture. It can be seen on the Governors YouTube Page beginning at 10AM.