Newsom signs bills to regulate data center industry, criticizes Trump for inaction

Los Angeles Times - Sep 21, 2026

California's growing data center industry will have more oversight after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed seven bills to regulate the industry's electricity costs and track water consumption.

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