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EV Charging Stations
Season 2024
Episode 55
Under California's landmark electric car mandate, 68% of all new 2030 models sold in the state must be zero emissions, increasing to 100% for 2035. To meet that target, 129,000 new chargers must be built every year for the next seven years. Then the pace would have to further accelerate to reach a target of 2.1 million chargers in 2035.
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Governor Gavin Newsom wants to increase the state's investment in film and tv tax credits.
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Newsom’s budget proposal to speed up the Delta Tunnel project ignites controversy.
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A pilot program raising juror pay is cut from California's budget plan.
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California eases AI rules, removing key protections under pressure.
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The LAPD’s decades-old warning about false complaints now faces a court challenge.
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Lawmakers push new pay rules for incarcerated firefighters and inmates.
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California jobs and revenue on and off the ports are feeling the effects of Trump’s tariffs.
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State Farm approved to raise insurance rates by up to 38% after wildfire losses.
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Cities complain Caltrans delays encampment removals.
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Border Patrol barred from sweeping parts of California.
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A $250M clean truck grant is frozen, stalling port electrification efforts.
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California bill funds phonics-based reading programs but avoids mandates.
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