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Newsom seeks $18 billion for utilities’ wildfire fund as California faces future blazes

Electricity ratepayers would contribute half the money through a monthly fee. The other half would come Edison, PG&E and Sempra.

Government Technology · 1d

California Legislation Would Add $18B to Wildfire Victim Fund

The law would add to an existing fund for wildfire victims, which officials have warned could be exhausted by the Eaton wildfire. Funds would come from customers and shareholders of the state’s three biggest for-profit utilities.

Reuters on MSN · 3d

California governor seeks additional $18 billion for utilities' wildfire fund, Bloomberg News reports

California Governor Gavin Newsom is proposing legislation to bolster the state's wildfire fund with an additional $18 billion for utilities, Bloomberg News reported Wednesday, citing sources familiar with the plan.

Independent Journal Review2d

Newsom Reportedly Devising Plan To Saddle Ratepayers With Wildfire Cleanup Fees

Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom is reportedly considering a plan to charge ratepayers and utilities additional fees ...

8don MSN

Southern California Edison says it will create an Eaton Fire ‘compensation program.’ Survivors are skeptical

The Eaton Fire’s cause is still under investigation, but Southern California Edison is launching a way to compensate victims.

Los Angeles Magazine6d

Republican Lawmaker Demands Probe of $100 Million in Funds Raised by FireAid Concert

Congressman Kevin Kiley said he believes 'money went to nonprofits that mostly have nothing to do with fire relief'' and has ...

The Real Deal22d

“Stressed” California Wildfire Fund Could Take Hit - The Real Deal

Governor Newsom discussed the potential strain on the California Wildfire Fund due to lawsuits against Southern California Edison regarding the Eaton Fire. Mayor Karen Bass signed an ...

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