California’s new laws include climate and consumer wins — and setbacks

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By Elsa WenzelOct 17, 2025, 6:00 am113 pts
Of the 917 bills that reached California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk over the past month, 794 were signed into law. His decisions related to energy and environmental impacts reflect contrasts. For instance, he continued the state’s cap-and-trade program while green-lighting new oil drilling and rejecting…

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