Political Breakdown
Newsom's Final Months: A Failed Deal and Regulating AI
Newsom enters his final months in office and will consider hundreds of bills sent to his desk by lawmakers ahead of a September 30 signing deadline.
Gov. Gavin Newsom poses for a portrait in the Sacramento KQED offices on Feb. 28, 2024. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)
Governor Gavin Newsom failed to strike a deal on wildfire liability with lawmakers in the state legislature this week after months of negotiations that pitted California utilities against insurance companies. Marisa and Guy break down how the deal collapsed and what it means for Newsom as he enters his final months in office.
Then, they turn to the few dozen bill on the governor’s desk aiming to regulate the state’s burgeoning Artificial Intelligence industry. The sector has cozied up to politicians like Newsom, but its products and plans are increasingly facing voter backlash.
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