AGP Executive Report
Last update: a few seconds agoPFAS Push: Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill requiring California’s Department of Pesticide Regulation to flag whether agricultural pesticides contain PFAS in a public database, aiming to track use trends and guide future limits. Wildfire Readiness: Newsom also signed legislation to speed wildfire prevention projects from planning to implementation, expand prescribed and cultural burning tools, and strengthen community fire response. Housing + Resilience: Newsom signed new housing laws to cut red tape, tighten permit timelines, and expand attainable homeownership options—part of the state’s broader push to reduce homelessness. Energy Oversight: The CPUC will hold public forums on Bear Valley Electric Service’s 2027 general rate case, with proposed multi-year rate increases. Climate Litigation Shake-Up: Justice Samuel Alito’s recusal in a landmark climate case is roiling expectations for how the Supreme Court may rule. Heat Risk: A new national analysis suggests the CDC may be undercounting heat-related deaths, including in California’s Central Valley.
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