AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoBudget Deal: Gov. Newsom and legislative leaders reached agreement on California’s $355.9 billion 2026–27 budget, aiming to protect health care, education, housing and public safety while closing projected deficits. New Laws: A slate of July 1 changes kicks in, including higher minimum wages for many health care workers and new rules that make it easier to build more housing near transit. Housing & Permits: Santa Barbara residents and builders get a clearer roadmap for residential building permits, while the state continues pushing tougher housing timelines and local compliance. Wildfire Insurance: California courts upheld rules that kept wildfire insurance bills from jumping even higher after major LA-area fires. Sports & Schools: California faces fresh political pressure after the Supreme Court ruling on trans athletes in girls’ sports, with Newsom reiterating the state’s approach. Economy & Travel: With summer travel shifting toward shorter, closer-to-home trips, small businesses are seeing a different kind of demand. Local Impact: Boyle Heights residents rallied to demand a permanent closure of a fire-damaged cold-storage warehouse, citing health and environmental risks.
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