AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoBillionaire Tax Showdown: Gov. Gavin Newsom’s national billionaire tax pitch landed right after California’s one-time wealth tax measure qualified for the November ballot, setting up a confusing contrast for voters as supporters accuse him of “flip-flopping” and opponents brace for a costly fight. State Budget & AI Windfall: Newsom and lawmakers struck a $351.7B budget deal buoyed by higher-than-expected tax revenue tied to AI stock gains, helping avoid projected deficits while the billionaire-tax debate heats up. Housing After Wildfires: Altadena groups are rallying behind SB 1090, seeking a moratorium on state housing-density rules (SB 9 and SB 1123) as the community rebuilds from the Eaton Fire. Public Safety & Courts: Humboldt County investigators found 117 dogs buried at a “no-kill” sanctuary, with bullet fragments reported, as an animal cruelty and fraud probe continues. Education Rules: A new California law will restrict smartphone use in schools starting July 1, pushing districts toward phone lockups or bans during class time. Local Governance: Los Angeles approved $120,000 for outside lawyers to fight an ethics fine challenge by Councilmember John Lee.
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