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Gov. Newsom Vetoes Key Progressive Bills Amid Legislative Deadline

California Governor Gavin Newsom rejects bills on AI regulation, undocumented worker benefits, and more, citing budget concerns and operational issues.

  • Newsom vetoed a bill that would have regulated AI technology, arguing it could stifle innovation.
  • A proposed Excluded Workers Program to provide benefits to noncitizens was also rejected due to budget and operational concerns.
  • The governor declined a bill to expedite medical licenses for gender-affirming care, citing potential negative impacts on other applicants.
  • Newsom vetoed a bill that would have required gas stoves to carry warning labels about potential toxins.
  • Additional vetoes included measures on farmworker heat safety, speeding alerts, and media access to incarcerated individuals.
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