Sophie Austin
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Reporter ✍🏾 covering California government and politics for the AP. Reach me at saustin@ap.org.
California will extend its cap-and-trade program under a bill state lawmakers passed Saturday, sending the measure to Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has championed it as a crucial tool to respond to the Trump administration’s environmental rollbacks. apnews.com/article/cali...
California to extend cap-and-trade program aimed at advancing state climate goals
The California Legislature has voted to extend the state's cap-and-trade program. Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom says the program will help the state meet its climate goals in the face of the Trump admi...
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September 13, 2025 at 11:25 PM
California will extend its cap-and-trade program under a bill state lawmakers passed Saturday, sending the measure to Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has championed it as a crucial tool to respond to the Trump administration’s environmental rollbacks. apnews.com/article/cali...
apnews.com/article/cali... Democrats' push for redistricting faces a tight legislative deadline
California Democrats' push for redistricting faces a tight legislative deadline
The California Legislature comes back from a summer recess and is slated to vote on a partisan plan to redraw congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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August 18, 2025 at 7:16 PM
apnews.com/article/cali... Democrats' push for redistricting faces a tight legislative deadline
California track-and-field final enters spotlight for rule change after trans athlete’s success. For @apnews.com apnews.com/article/cali...
California track-and-field final enters spotlight for rule change after trans athlete's success
The California high school track-and-field championship has kicked off to a relatively quiet atmosphere.
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May 31, 2025 at 1:34 AM
California track-and-field final enters spotlight for rule change after trans athlete’s success. For @apnews.com apnews.com/article/cali...
Here’s what to know about the effort in Congress to block California EV rules. For @apnews.com apnews.com/article/sena...
What to know about the US Senate's effort to block vehicle-emission rules in California
The U.S. Senate is moving forward with an effort to block California's nation-leading standards for vehicle emissions.
apnews.com
May 21, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Here’s what to know about the effort in Congress to block California EV rules. For @apnews.com apnews.com/article/sena...
California high-speed rail leader pushes state to support private investment. For @apnews.com apnews.com/article/cali...
California high-speed rail leader pushes state to support private investment
The new chief executive of California’s embattled high-speed rail project says it is time to get serious about how to pay for it.
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April 30, 2025 at 4:40 PM
California high-speed rail leader pushes state to support private investment. For @apnews.com apnews.com/article/cali...
California will sue to stop Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs apnews.com/article/cali...
California will sue to stop Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs
California is filing a lawsuit to challenge President Donald Trump's tariffs. The state's Democratic governor says the president lacks the authority to impose a 10% tariff on all imports.
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April 16, 2025 at 2:21 PM
California will sue to stop Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs apnews.com/article/cali...
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The Associated Press wins reinstatement to White House events after judge rules government can’t bar its journalists, citing the 1st Amendment.
AP wins reinstatement to White House events after judge rules government can’t bar its journalists
A federal judge has ordered the White House to restore The Associated Press’ full access to cover presidential events.
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April 8, 2025 at 9:22 PM
The Associated Press wins reinstatement to White House events after judge rules government can’t bar its journalists, citing the 1st Amendment.
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BREAKING: The Associated Press sues three Trump administration officials over access to presidential events, citing the First Amendment.
AP sues 3 Trump administration officials, citing freedom of speech
The Associated Press is suing three Trump administration officials over access to presidential events.
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February 21, 2025 at 9:27 PM
BREAKING: The Associated Press sues three Trump administration officials over access to presidential events, citing the First Amendment.
California lawmakers propose bill that would ban the sale of disposable e-cigarettes apnews.com/article/cali...
California lawmakers propose bill that would ban the sale of disposable e-cigarettes
California state lawmakers have announced a bill that would ban the sale of new or refurbished disposable electronic cigarettes.
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February 20, 2025 at 12:21 AM
California lawmakers propose bill that would ban the sale of disposable e-cigarettes apnews.com/article/cali...
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President Trump said he will continue to restrict The Associated Press’ access to his events and news conferences until the outlet goes along with his renaming of the Gulf of Mexico in its reports. He acknowledged that the move was a presidential retaliation against AP's editorial policy.
Trump says AP will continue to be curtailed at White House until it changes style to Gulf of America
President Donald Trump says his administration will continue to restrict The Associated Press' access to cover presidential events until the news agency goes along with his renaming of the Gulf of Mex...
apnews.com
February 19, 2025 at 1:51 AM
President Trump said he will continue to restrict The Associated Press’ access to his events and news conferences until the outlet goes along with his renaming of the Gulf of Mexico in its reports. He acknowledged that the move was a presidential retaliation against AP's editorial policy.
California’s insurer for people without private coverage needs $1 billion more for LA fires claims apnews.com/article/cali...
California's insurer for people without private coverage needs $1 billion more for LA fires claims
California’s plan that provides insurance to homeowners who can’t get private coverage needs $1 billion more to pay out claims related to the Los Angeles wildfires.
apnews.com
February 12, 2025 at 12:27 AM
California’s insurer for people without private coverage needs $1 billion more for LA fires claims apnews.com/article/cali...
California Gov. Gavin Newsom just signed laws setting aside $50 million to help the state defend its policies from legal challenges by the Trump administration and protect immigrants amid the president’s mass-deportation plans. apnews.com/article/cali...
California approves $50M to protect immigrants and defend state against Trump administration
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed laws to help safeguard the state's progressive policies from challenges by Republican President Donald Trump's administration.
apnews.com
February 8, 2025 at 12:54 AM
California Gov. Gavin Newsom just signed laws setting aside $50 million to help the state defend its policies from legal challenges by the Trump administration and protect immigrants amid the president’s mass-deportation plans. apnews.com/article/cali...