AshBritt CEO Brittany Perkins, left, discussing clean-up operations with employees from AshBritt and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. (PRNewsfoto/AshBritt Inc.)

In summary

A Florida disaster relief firm facing complaints of shoddy work in California donates to Gavin Newsom and Democrats. Plus YIMBYism, Issa’s seat and #MeToo.

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