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Influencers · DanvilleGov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to redraw California’s congressional map has kicked off a game of musical chairs as candidates evaluate which districts they’ll run in and see new possibilities to jump into districts that were previously not competitive. Some have already announced plans to switch districts if voters approve the new maps in November. “Chaos breeds opportunity in politics, and that’s what we’re experiencing right now,” said Katie Merril…See the Story
Here’s how Newsom’s maps are already changing California’s congressional races
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Danville, California · DanvilleIn summary The FAIR Plan faces accusations of denying smoke-damage claims and more. Can California lawmakers keep the insurer of last resort accountable? In the closing days of the legislative year, California lawmakers sent Gov. Gavin Newsom a bill that is meant to toughen scrutiny of the state’s embattled fire insurer of last result by insisting that two of their leaders join its governing committee. Assembly Bill 234 would put the state’s two…See the Story
California's Insurer of Last Resort Would Face More Scrutiny Under Bill Heading to Newsom's Desk
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Oil and Gas Sector · DanvilleThis story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California lawmakers just passed legislation to support the oil and gas industry in an attempt to lower costs for consumers. Below, an environmental scholar argues that making it easier to drill oil won’t lower gas prices. The opposing view: A business professor says the […] The post Why fast-tracking oil drilling in California won’t lower prices at the pump appear…See the Story