How California insurance commissioner candidates Jane Kim and Ben Allen measure up
Two Democrats with differing approaches vie to regulate one of the biggest insurance markets in the world.
Levi Sumagaysay
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Newsom vetoes insurance-claim bills: Is it ‘petty’ politics?
California governor rejects legislation sponsored by LA fire victims, who had spoken out against his wildfire-liability effort.
New California law sets first-in-nation standards for smoke damage in homes
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed laws that detail insurers' responsibilities in addressing smoke damage in homes. Some survivors from the Los Angeles County fires have yet to return home because of insurance disputes.
Wildfire liability bill dies without a vote on final day of session
The measure, which was opposed by Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state's public utiliites, never came to a vote in the Assembly.
California lawmakers strike wildfire deal that leaves out most of Newsom’s big demands
Gov. Gavin Newsom backed off his plans to ease costs for utilities following wildfires they cause, striking a narrower deal with Democratic lawmakers.
Con el tiempo en contra, los legisladores de California rechazan partes clave del plan de Newsom para combatir los incendios forestales
El gobernador Gavin Newsom está impulsando con urgencia un plan para brindar ayuda financiera a las empresas de servicios públicos que enfrentan enormes indemnizaciones por demandas judiciales debido a los incendios forestales en California. Algunos legisladores se oponen a la medida.
With clock ticking, California lawmakers reject key parts of Newsom’s wildfire plan
Gov. Gavin Newsom is rushing a plan to provide financial relief to utilities facing massive lawsuit payouts because of California wildfires. Some lawmakers are fighting it.
¿Votará California por un candidato ‘progresista’ en la contienda por el cargo de comisionado de seguros?
Jane Kim, respaldada por Bernie Sanders, podría subirse a la ola progresista. Ben Allen cuenta con el respaldo del Partido Demócrata de California para el puesto de comisionado de seguros.
Will California vote ‘progressive’ in insurance commissioner race?
Jane Kim, backed by Bernie Sanders, could ride the progressive wave. Ben Allen has the CA Democratic party’s endorsement for the insurance commissioner job.
Newsom makes last-minute push to help California utilities facing wildfire bills
One of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s final political fights in California is a revival of an old one. As wildfire costs threaten utilities’ financial models, the governor wants to help them pay less for fires.
LA fire survivors say Newsom is trying to help utilities reduce their wildfire costs again
Survivors, insurance industry slam purported last-minute bills to shift wildfire costs away from utilities.
