AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWildfire Resilience: A UC Davis study of nearly 300 Western fires bolsters the case for shifting more wildfire spending toward fuel reduction and forest health before disasters strike. Housing and Development: Construction is underway on a $200-million, 344-unit Culver City project with two public parks and 52 affordable homes; statewide, voters approved an $11.25-billion housing bond. Tax Policy: California’s proposed one-time 5% billionaire wealth tax appears headed for defeat, despite strong Democratic wins, after a costly campaign that exposed the political clout of the state’s wealthiest. Business Outlook: Governor-elect Xavier Becerra inherits high unemployment, looming budget deficits and pressure to address housing, disasters and growth in AI. Voters in Alhambra also backed a ban on new data centers, reflecting resistance to projects’ power and water demands.
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