September 6, 2019

In this episode of Gimme Shelter, Matt Levin of CalMatters and Liam Dillon of the Los Angeles Times discuss the shifting politics and policy of Assembly Bill 1482, and its prospects for becoming law.

PG&E is back where it started — searching for a way forward amid tens of billions of dollars in damages from past wildfires. And its narrowing options are driving the state’s largest utility into the arms of Wall Street investors, including a group led by major Republican donor Paul Singer, the billionaire known for his combative style and portfolio of distressed properties.

Setting up a showdown with California, the U.S. Veteran Affairs Dept. canceled its contract with a state agency that approves colleges to receive GI Bill funds.

Gov. Gavin Newsom vows that California "will keep fighting" for cleaner cars, despite the Trump administration's efforts to derail the state's pact to cut greenhouses gases from tailpipes. 

Liz Helms, California Chronic Care Coalition: California congressional delegation needs to act in unison to protect patients against surprise medical bills.

Democratic lawmakers sought to tighten oversight of the troubled industry. Then the lobbying began.

Dan Jaffe, Association of National Advertisers: California’s new Consumer Privacy Act could lead to an invasion of your privacy. The Legislature can still fix this issue and others before the die is cast and fundamental changes are made. We urge that lawmakers not to let this opportunity slip away.

Multi-billion dollar school bond may land on March ballot. Housing bill advances. Municipalities look to break free from PG&E.