Economy and jobs in California: where the candidates stand

Economy and jobs in California: 0 recorded candidate positions and 6 articles, alongside 127 races on the California ballot.

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California sets fines for robotaxis blocking responders

Economy and jobs

New autonomous-vehicle rules allow fines when robotaxis impede emergency responders in California.

The Ballot California News DeskOct 4, 2026

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Padilla challenges tax-credit plan affecting 700,000

Economy and jobs

Padilla, Cortez Masto and Wyden say the Trump administration cannot change tax credits enacted by Congress.

The Ballot California Policy DeskOct 3, 2026

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California senator seeks tax to deter gas price gouging

Economy and jobs

The proposal would use a tax to discourage price gouging at gasoline pumps, with its impact depending on how lawmakers structure it.

The Ballot California DeskSep 25, 2026

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Newsom orders review of tougher California AI safeguards

Economy and jobs

The California review will consider stronger AI safety rules, including mechanisms that could halt an AI system’s operation.

The Ballot California DeskSep 22, 2026

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Newsom signs California order on AI model kill switches

Economy and jobs

The executive order calls for a way to stop AI models from operating, making shutdown capability a focus of California policy.

The Ballot California Policy DeskSep 22, 2026

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Newsom signs AI ad disclosure and performer protection law

Economy and jobs

SB 1050 requires video and audio ads to identify AI-generated performers and bars continued use of ads found to violate the law.

The Ballot California Policy DeskSep 17, 2026