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California officials discuss wildfire liability reforms

California Governor Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers are discussing reforms to wildfire liability rules. The discussions occur as the legislative session approaches its end.

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Wildfire liability policy could affect future disaster recovery, insurers and communities exposed to major fires.

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  1. Gov. Newsom, state lawmakers confer on wildfire liability reforms as legislative session ticks away ↗pasadenastarnews.com · Recorded source date: Aug 27, 2026, 5:31 AM UTC

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