Posted 1/3/2024, 4:39:00 PM
California Faces $68 Billion Deficit, AI Regulation, Election Rules in Major Budget Fight
- California lawmakers face major decisions on $68 billion budget deficit, AI regulation, and election rules
- Budget shortfall larger than some states' entire budgets; made harder by election year politics
- Multiple legislators proposing AI bills to govern use and curb risks like discrimination and misinformation
- Fight brewing over Republican running for Congress and State Assembly seat simultaneously
- Lots of leftover 2022 bills on agenda including liability insurance mandate for gun owners