Why a signature Newsom power move flopped in the last days of the Legislative session
A California wildfire liability plan stalled in the Assembly, prompting spending deferrals and a potential special session.
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- California wildfire liability plan stalls in Assembly KTVU · 1d ago
- PG&E CEO: Company reducing work after lack of action by California Legislature Sacramento Bee · 1d ago
- PG&E launches review, defers $2 billion in spending after wildfire bill setback Reuters · 1d ago
- Gov. Newsom considers special legislative session on wildfire liability KCRA · 1d ago
- Why a signature Newsom power move flopped in the last days of the Legislative session CalMatters · 1d ago
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Two billion dollars in spending was deferred by PG&E following a wildfire bill setback in the final days of the legislative session. The company's CEO stated that the enterprise is reducing work due to a lack of action by the California Legislature.
Coverage from outlets including CalMatters, Reuters, KCRA, Sacramento Bee, and KTVU details the stalling of the California wildfire liability plan in the Assembly. This legislative impasse triggered a company review and operational slowdowns.
Governor Newsom is considering a special legislative session to address wildfire liability. Further developments regarding the legislative schedule have not yet been specified in reporting.
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What action did PG&E take following the legislative setback?
PG&E launched a review and deferred $2 billion in spending.
What is Governor Newsom considering in response?
Governor Newsom is considering a special legislative session on wildfire liability.
Which outlets covered the legislative stall?
Coverage includes reports from KTVU, Sacramento Bee, Reuters, KCRA, and CalMatters.
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