California wildfires give forest bills a push in the House
A bill to speed forest-thinning on federal lands is poised to pass the House later this week. Another forest-related bill passed easily Tuesday.
California will spend $2.5 billion to help the Los Angeles area recover from wildfires
California will spend $2.5 billion to help the Los Angeles area recover from recent deadly wildfires under a relief package approved Thursday by state lawmakers.
California rushes billions in aid for LA fire recovery: ‘The first of many steps’
California passed two bills to expedite LA wildfire recovery funds as part of an extended special session called by Gov. Gavin Newsom in response to Palisades and Eaton fires.
Wildfires are jacking up California’s power bills
Electricity bills in California — already among the nation’s highest — could soon skyrocket. In addition to killing two dozen people and destroying at least 12,000 structures, the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have also damaged the region’s electrical system, writes Jason Plautz.
California governor on approval for $2.5 billion package to help Los Angeles area recover from wildfires
California will spend $2.5 billion to help the Los Angeles area recover from recent deadly wildfires under a relief package approved Thursday by state lawmakers.
California lawmakers approve $2.5 billion in Los Angeles wildfire relief
California will spend $2.5 billion to help the Los Angeles area recover from recent deadly wildfires under a relief package signed Thursday by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom. Newsom signed the laws
California lawmakers send wildfire recovery bills to governor
The state Senate also passed a pair of bills that would provide funding to Trump-proof the state. Those bills now advance to the Assembly.
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Lawmakers vote on forest management bill as wildfires scorch California
Legislation to reduce the impact of increasingly devastating forest fires on US federal land passed the House of Representatives on Thursday.
LA wildfire response from California lawmakers: Lots of ideas, few details
As wildfires rage on in Los Angeles, lawmakers are rushing to propose remedies and fill in specifics. Can California afford ...
California Homeowners Delaying Mortgage Payments Could See Huge Increase in Bills
California homeowners affected by recent wildfires can take advantage of mortgage forbearance, allowing them to temporarily ...
California Legislature takes up $2.5B wildfire aid package
The funding would help pay for services ranging from shelters for those who have lost their homes and debris removal, among ...
California Democrat worries Trump-related special session may backfire on immigration
California lawmakers on Wednesday will begin debate on proposals that will prepare the state for more legal battles and ...
Here are 3 new California laws that may have a widespread impact on wallets in 2025
California Gov. Gavin Newsom was busy in 2024, signing over 1,000 bills, according to local reporters. Some of those bills ...
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Lawmaker Pushes Bills to Quash `Bureaucratic’ Barriers to Fighting Fires
An Inland Empire lawmaker introduced legislation Tuesday that he says would immediately amend the state’s regulatory apparatus to eliminate “bureaucratic” stumbling blocks that get in the way of ...
California lawmakers officially file new special session bills for LA disaster relief
California lawmakers on Monday officially filed bills to provide immediate disaster relief and emergency response funds for the Los Angeles County wildfires.