Why a Signature Newsom Power Move Flopped in the Last Days of the Legislative Session

Why a signature Newsom power move flopped in the last days of the Legislative session

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Despite his signature last-minute maneuvering, Gov. Gavin Newsom couldn’t secure his final major deal with the California Legislature.  The Democratic governor, who terms out in January, wanted to reduce how much utilities must pay after their equipment sparks wildfires by eliminating the ability […] The post Why a signature Newsom power move flopped in the last da…

California lawmakers stall Newsom's wildfire liability bill, saying it doesn't go far enough for victims

The legislative setback leaves unresolved how victims, utilities, insurers, and ratepayers divide the escalating cost of utility-sparked fires

Wildfire Liability Deal Collapses as Calif. Legislative Session Ends

The Legislature ended its work for the year without taking up a compromise bill that Gov. Gavin Newsom criticized as the inadequate work of insurers and "billboard attorneys."