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California Lobbyists on Edge Amid FBI Wiretap Revelations

11/24/2025

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California lobbyists gathered at a Maui resort last week for an energy and manufacturing conference.
They faced pressure after FBI notifications revealed their communications were wiretapped last year.
The disclosures followed the indictment of Governor Gavin Newsom’s former chief of staff on 23 felony charges.
The combination of policy talks and the looming legal case created unease among attendees.

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California lobbyists gathered at a Maui resort last week for an energy and manufacturing conference.
They faced pressure after FBI notifications revealed their communications were wiretapped last year.
The disclosures followed the indictment of Governor Gavin Newsom’s former chief of staff on 23 felony charges.
The combination of policy talks and the looming legal case created unease among attendees.