By CalMatters Staff : Calmatters – excerpt
IN SUMMARY: California lawmakers sent Gavin Newsom hundreds of bills in his final months as governor. Here’s how he handled proposals to counter the Trump administration, lower the cost of living, crack down on data centers and boost retirement plans for public employees.
Gov. Gavin Newsom is signing and vetoeing his last bills as California governor.
Wednesday is the final day for Newsom to weigh in on 1,160 bills that were sent to him by state legislators.
The governor, widely understood to be gearing up for a run for president, wanted the spotlight on some bills more than others. Special attention was paid to placing guardrails on artificial intelligence and standing up to President Donald Trump…(more)