California Governor Gavin Newsom on August 24, 2026 asked state lawmakers to shield utilities from financial hardship by limiting their liability if their equipment sparks wildfires, proposing to shift costs to property insurers. The late-session legislative push aims to rescue utility companies from ruinous wildfire liabilities.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom is asking state lawmakers to shield utilities from financial trouble if their equipment sparks a wildfire by limiting the amount they have to pay victims and attorneys.
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