California lawmakers reach wildfire-liability deal excluding most of Newsom’s demands
California lawmakers struck a wildfire-liability deal that leaves out most of Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed protections for utilities. The agreement maintains substantial utility exposure to fire-related claims.
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Why it matters
The deal materially changes compensation and liability arrangements as California faces recurring large-scale wildfire risks.
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