Seeking to settle a lawsuit with 12 states, Paramount has discussed measures to protect the editorial independence of CNN and the divestiture of Comedy Central.
Category: Newsom, Gavin
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Paramount Weighs Some Concessions in Bid to Finalize Warner Bros. Merger
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California Forever’s Ambitious Plan Faces Another Setback
The New York Times – Business:A legislative setback for a manufacturing and housing proposal shows how hard it remains to build in the largest state — and why a backlash against billionaires could make it even harder.
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California Lawmakers Pass Plug-In Solar Bill
The New York Times – Business:Legislatures in nearly a dozen states have voted to legalize use of the technology, which can help homeowners reduce their rising electricity costs.
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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.