https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-a-signature-newsom-power-move-flopped-in-the-last-days-of-the-legislative-sessionContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-a-signature-newsom-power-move-flopped-in-the-last-days-of-the-legislative-sessionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-a-signature-newsom-power-move-flopped-in-the-last-days-of-the-legislative-session#u57374Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:50:56 +0000California legislators killed a wildfire liability bill during the final days of the legislative session after utilities raised complaints. The collapse of the deal prevents a new framework for wildfire liability from taking effect. In response to the bill's failure, PG&E intends to reduce its spending. The move represents a failed legislative effort by Governor Gavin Newsom to resolve long-standing disputes over how the state and utility companies manage the financial burdens of wildfire damages.Why it mattersWildfire liability remains a critical issue for California as utilities fac