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Faced with AI applications that could upend conventions of democracy, State Sen. Steve Padilla and other lawmakers are trying to set ground rules for its use. Also, San Diego County makes a bid for storm aid and lawmakers backpaddle on an income-based utility fee.
As Senate pro tem, McGuire will be one of the most powerful politicians in California as he helps drive decisions about which policies make their way through the Legislature and appoints lawmakers to key committees.