California antitrust bill faces new opposition from Newsom administration

California’s Department of Finance is opposing AB 1776, warning that an expansion of the state’s antitrust law could create potentially significant costs. This exclusive POLITICO Pro article examines the new pressure on the bill, the competing arguments surrounding it and what could shape its path forward.

What you’ll learn

• Why the Department of Finance is raising concerns about expanded antitrust enforcement
• How business groups and supporters are making competing cases to lawmakers
• What the new opposition could mean for the bill as the session enters its final stretch

Why this matters

In the final weeks of session, new fiscal concerns and stakeholder pressure can quickly change the outlook for consequential legislation. POLITICO Pro helps policy professionals follow those shifts, understand the forces behind them and anticipate what comes next.

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