Lawmakers throughout the state returned to work Wednesday, discussing among the largest points dealing with California, together with synthetic intelligence, maternity wards and the state’s struggling finances.
After almost 4 months at dwelling, lawmakers sit up for a seven-month session punctuated by a nationwide election and a dialogue over debt that may doubtless start subsequent week, when Gov. Gavin Newsom’s workplace is predicted to launch its first draft of the standing 2024-25. finances.
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