Ex-Newsom Aide Facing FBI Probe Netted $62,000 In Taxpayer Cash — After Leaving Office

A former Chief of Staff to Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom continued receiving taxpayer-funded payouts despite being on leave for an ongoing investigation into alleged corruption. Dana Williamson, who served as the governor’s chief of staff from 2023 to 2024, received a total payout of over $62,000 in 2025, including $30,000 for unused vacation time […]