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Governor Newsom’s bold plan to shield utilities from wildfire liability hit a major roadblock as insurance giants and lawmakers clashed over the proposal. Designed to prevent insurers from recouping costs from utilities that sparked fires, the move aimed to protect utility finances—but triggered fears of skyrocketing premiums and market chaos. Despite attempts to soften the blow with a phased rollout, Senate Democrats rejected the core changes, killing the bill before Friday’s deadline. With big structural reforms off the table for now, Newsom pivots to smaller wins: banning CEO bonuses tied to wildfire risks, speeding up victim payouts, and launching a statewide wildfire strategy.

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