Newsom Taps Tech Execs to Run Efficiency Push

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is launching a sweeping government reform initiative that places prominent tech leaders at the helm of the state’s efficiency agenda, an approach that appears similar to the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The “California Breakthrough Project” initiative has recruited executives and investors from companies such as Ripple, Snap, Instacart, and Coinbase to advise on how the state can cut red tape, overhaul outdated systems, and deliver faster, more effective services, Newsom’s office said in a July 15 statement. Newsom formalized the plan with a new executive order directing state agencies to submit efficiency proposals, streamline operations, and work directly with the private sector to identify improvements....