EPISODE · Sep 12, 2025 · 26 MIN
What’s in the Last Minute Climate and Energy Package
from Political Breakdown · host KQED
As the clock ticks down on this last day of the state legislative session, a significant deal on climate and energy programs comes together at the 11th hour. The package includes an extension of the cap-and-trade program, which raises billions of dollars for environmentally friendly projects and eases the way for California to participate in a regional clean energy market. Plus, Scott Marisa and Guy discuss the latest attempt at regulating artificial intelligence that's now on its way to the governor for approval. Read more: California Lawmakers Reach Last-Minute Deals on Climate, Energy Check out Political Breakdown’s weekly newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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As the clock ticks down on this last day of the state legislative session, a significant deal on climate and energy programs comes together at the 11th hour. The package includes an extension of the cap-and-trade program, which raises billions of dollars for environmentally friendly projects and eases the way for California to participate in a regional clean energy market. Plus, Scott Marisa and Guy discuss the latest attempt at regulating artificial intelligence that's now on its way to the governor for approval. Read more: California Lawmakers Reach Last-Minute Deals on Climate, Energy Check out Political Breakdown’s weekly newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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