AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWildfire Liability: California utilities are lobbying for a permanent cap on shareholder costs when they negligently cause catastrophic fires, arguing wildfire risk raises borrowing costs; critics warn the plan could shift more costs to customers and weaken safety incentives. Billionaire Tax: Voters are deciding on Proposition 40, a proposed one-time 5% tax on billionaires’ wealth, with supporters citing health care funding and opponents warning wealthy residents may leave. Tech Earnings: Cupertino-based Apple reported quarterly revenue of $114.5 billion, up 12% year over year; San Jose’s Roku also beat analysts’ third-quarter earnings and revenue forecasts. Hollywood Jobs: Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed a $1 billion annual film and TV tax credit to lure more production back to California. Infrastructure Oversight: High-speed rail CEO Ian Choudri’s resignation amid scrutiny of consultant travel spending renews questions about a project whose first phase is now estimated to cost $126 billion. Affordability: California’s incoming leaders face a budget deficit, high housing costs and rising energy and insurance bills, with voters broadly worried about the state’s economic direction.
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