WSJ
01 Sept 2026, 00:57 UTC · 4h ago
Who Pays for Wildfire Damage? California Can't Agree
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WSJ
01 Sept 2026, 00:57 UTC · 4h ago
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Lawmakers are resisting Governor Newsom's proposal to limit the wildfire liabilities of utility companies. — Failure to limit liabilities exposes utilities to massive, potentially existential legal and financial payouts.
-0.80Utility company shares declined sharply following the news of legislative pushback. — Immediate price action confirms that the market views the lack of liability protection as a significant risk factor.
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