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Governor Newsom's Bill On Regulating Oil Industry Quickly Approved By State Lawmakers

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A digital gas station sign at Circle K reads with record high numbers for the price of a gallon of gasoline. Premium Gasoline is listed at 5.99 per gallon.
A sign shows prices at $5.69 a gallon for regular gasoline at a Circle K gas station on Potrero Avenue and 17th Street in San Francisco on March 8, 2022. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)

Lawmakers Pass Bill Aimed At Regulating Oil Industry

State lawmakers have approved Governor Gavin Newsom's bill, which is attempting to increase transparency of the oil industry in the state. It would allow the California Energy Commission to impose penalties, through a regulatory process, if the agency believes oil companies are making excessive profits from gas prices.

Crisis Hotline Not Being Utilized By Native Americans

California's crisis support centers want to better serve Native Americans in need. But right now, less than one percent of calls to the 988 crisis line are from Native People.
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State Legislature Wrestles With Pro-Slavery Past

A state task force developing proposals to provide reparations for Black Californians is nearing the end of its work. The panel faces a June deadline to send recommendations to the legislature to compensate Black residents for the harms dating back to slavery.  And the California state legislature -- well it has its own pro-slavery history. 
Guest: Guy Marzorati, KQED

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