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Newsom Signs Bills to Propel Fusion and Quantum Research

10/4/2025

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  • California Governor Gavin Newsom signed two bills October 3, 2025 to boost fusion and quantum research.
  • Senate Bill 80 creates regional fusion energy hubs and provides $5 million for R&D.
  • Assembly Bill 940, by GO-Biz, establishes a strategic framework to grow the quantum sector.
  • Newsom urges investment to preserve leadership, aiming for a 2040s fusion pilot and 2045 clean energy.