The Epoch Times by Vanessa Serna
SACRAMENTO, Calif.—As the war between Russia and Ukraine proceeds, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order on March 4 requiring state agencies and departments to halt investments and financial transactions with Russia while urging businesses in California to follow as well.
“The Russian Federation has mounted aggressive, unlawful, and violent actions against Ukraine and its people, flouting these fundamental rights and freedoms,” the order states.
State agencies and departments within the Governor’s Administration are required to terminate contracts for commodities, services, and technology that are tied to Russia, according to the executive order…
