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$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 →

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State attorney general to oversee Kaiser's medical arbitration system under new lawThe California attorney general will help oversee healthcare giant Kaiser Permanente’s medical arbitration system to ensure it operates fairly under legislation Gov. Gavin Newsom signed. Patients have complained the system favors Kaiser.

Los Angeles Times10d agoWhole story →

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California forces companies to reveal the ingredients in your baby's diaperGov. Gavin Newsom signed a law requiring companies to disclose all intentionally added ingredients in diapers, giving parents more transparency on products their babies depend on.

Los Angeles Times10d agoWhole story →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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Texas candidate's racist post shows what's wrong with politicsThe bigoted Bo French is running for railroad commissioner. His racist social media post drew scathing condemnation, though not from Gov. Greg Abbott or the ethically bankrupt Senate nominee Ken Paxton.

Los Angeles Times19d agoWhole story →

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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 →

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Gov. Gavin Newsom's former chief of staff seeks to delay sentencing because of health issuesDana Williamson, Newsom's onetime chief of staff, is seeking to delay her sentencing date for political corruption because of health issues, according to documents.

Los Angeles Times1mo agoWhole story →

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