$7.5-billion mini-NIH plan goes to California voters under bill signed by NewsomCalifornia voters will decide whether to create a $7.5 billion state scientific research arm similar to the National Institutes of Health. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that puts the issue before voters in March 2028.Los Angeles Times8d agoWhole story →TechnologyEconomyGavin NewsomS 895california research bond proposal
Why an AI ‘kill switch' may not be so simpleCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered officials to explore requiring AI companies to build emergency 'kill switches,' as federal lawmakers pursue similar measures.Los Angeles Times12d agoWhole story →GovernmentTechnologyGavin NewsomHR 10567ai kill switch proposal
Newsom vetoes bill that would have remade state demonstration forestsGov. Gavin Newsom said AB 2494 could have hampered research in demonstration forests, dealing a setback to tribes and environmentalists pushing to curb commercial logging.Los Angeles Times15d agoWhole story →EducationPlanetGavin Newsomcalifornia forest management bill veto
California deal on Paramount-Warner Bros. merger spurs frustrationAtty. Gen. Rob Bonta’s agreement clearing the $111-billion merger followed intense pressure from state leaders including Gov. Gavin Newsom and dissent among fellow Democratic state attorneys general.Los Angeles Times16d agoWhole story →TechnologyCultureGavin Newsomparamount warner bros merger
Newsom signs bills to regulate data center industry, criticizes Trump for inactionCalifornia’s growing data center industry will have more oversight after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed seven bills to regulate the industry’s electricity costs and track water consumption.Los Angeles Times17d agoWhole story →TechnologyPlanetGavin NewsomS 886california data center regulation
Campus jobs for undocumented students blocked by Newsom vetoGov. Gavin Newsom vetoed AB 713, the Opportunity for All Act, blocking a measure that would have opened paid campus employment to undocumented students at UC, CSU and community colleges.Los Angeles Times18d agoWhole story →GovernmentEducationGavin Newsomcalifornia opportunity for all act veto
Community college's allowed to grant more bachelor's degreesGov. Gavin Newsom signed a pair of bills that would let community colleges offer more bachelor’s degrees. The new degree options would be tied to regional workforce needs and campus performance.Los Angeles Times20d agoWhole story →EducationGavin Newsomcalifornia higher ed bill signing
Newsom creates panel on AI safety regulation, suggests possible 'kill switch'Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday ordered the formation of a panel to come up with safety regulations for the state's artificial intelligence companies, including the development of a possible "kill switch" for AI programs that go rogue.Los Angeles Times20d agoWhole story →TechnologyJusticeGavin Newsomai safety regulation panel
