https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pg-e-boss-has-meltdown-at-state-over-wildfire-fiasco-delays-billions-in-work-straight-up-extortionContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pg-e-boss-has-meltdown-at-state-over-wildfire-fiasco-delays-billions-in-work-straight-up-extortionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pg-e-boss-has-meltdown-at-state-over-wildfire-fiasco-delays-billions-in-work-straight-up-extortion#u58509Sat, 05 Sep 2026 22:35:34 +0000PG&E is scaling back spending and delaying billions in work after California lawmakers failed to pass a wildfire liability bill. The move follows a rare legislative defeat for Governor Gavin Newsom. The PG&E chief described the state's position as "straight up extortion" following the collapse of the watered-down legislation during the final days of the legislative session. The utility is now reducing its financial commitments as a direct result of the bill's failure.Why it mattersThe legislation aimed to address PG&E's ongoing liability for wildfires cause