AGP Executive Report
Last update: 29 minutes agoAutonomous Trucks in California: Kodiak AI received a DMV permit to test driverless semis, but the paperwork still requires a human in the left seat—showing how “scaling” depends on today’s legal limits. Wildfire Liability Fight: Gov. Newsom is pushing lawmakers to tighten how much utilities can pay from California’s wildfire liability fund as it nears depletion, aiming to speed survivor payments while limiting payouts to outside interests. Kids and Social Media: Senate Appropriations advanced bills that would curb addictive features for users under 16 and allow lawsuits if platforms harm minors. Housing & Tech Policy: UC Berkeley paused certain course-credit internship applications after ICE pressure, reigniting debate over compliance and international student work rules. Water Crisis: Lake Powell hit a record-low level, underscoring how drought is squeezing power and water supplies that reach California. Politics & Ballots: The DNC approved a new 2028 primary calendar that puts South Carolina first, with early states weighted toward diversity. High-Speed Rail: A watchdog report says the Merced-to-Bakersfield segment is further behind, with schedule concerns about how delays were communicated.
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