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California lawmakers are racing to pass three sweeping bills designed to lure and retain police and firefighters with earlier retirement options, higher pay, and better pensions — but the cost could run into billions, sparking a fierce fiscal showdown with Governor Newsom. Supporters, led by unions, argue these sacrifices demand fair compensation, while critics warn the moves echo past pension missteps and could deepen the state’s budget woes. With bipartisan support in the legislature and a looming Senate Appropriations hurdle, the fate of these high-stakes proposals hangs in the balance — and the governor’s fiscal priorities may ultimately decide their future.

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