Legislatures in nearly a dozen states have voted to legalize use of the technology, which can help homeowners reduce their rising electricity costs.
Category: Newsom, Gavin
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California Lawmakers Pass Plug-In Solar Bill
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California Cancels Talks With Paramount Over Warner Bros. Merger
The New York Times – On the Runway:The attorney general of California, one of 12 states suing to block the $111 billion deal, accused Paramount of leaking and misrepresenting earlier settlement discussions.
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Mark Cuban and Other Founders Wade Into Wealth Tax Debate
The New York Times – Business:Some entrepreneurs, including Mark Cuban, are publicly worried about the potential fallout from California’s proposal to impose a special billionaire tax.
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Giving Workers a Stake in A.I. Gains Traction
The New York Times – Business:Gov. Gavin Newsom of California has floated a policy idea that’s getting attention in Silicon Valley: let workers own a piece of technology disruption.
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Sergey Brin Moves to the Right, With a ‘MAGA Girlfriend’ by His Side
The New York Times – Business:After once backing liberal causes, the Google co-founder has praised President Trump, donated to Republicans and spent $57 million to try to block a California billionaire tax.
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As Gas Prices Spike, California Is Hit Hardest
The New York Times – Business:A gallon has climbed to nearly $6 in the state, about $2 above the national average.
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California Will Waive State Park Entry Fees on M.L.K. Day
Gov. Gavin Newsom framed the move as a rebuke to President Trump, who recently cut the holiday from the list of free-entry days at U.S. national parks.
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Thiel Gives $3 Million to Group Seeking to Block California Wealth Tax
More large donations from wealthy Silicon Valley figures are expected as they try to marshal opposition to a proposed ballot measure that would impose a new tax on billionaires.
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Google Guys Say Bye to California
Sergey Brin is joining his Google co-founder, Larry Page, in reducing ties to the state where they built their fortunes.
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A Wealth Tax Floated in California Has Billionaires Thinking of Leaving
It’s uncertain whether the proposal will reach the statewide ballot in November, but some billionaires like Peter Thiel and Larry Page may be unwilling to take the risk.
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The Global Climate Leadership Vacuum
The United States is largely absent from the United Nations climate negations in Brazil. So who is stepping up?