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California Democrats Alarmed by Surge in Billionaire Spending

2/6/2026

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Democrats in California, who hold a supermajority, are alarmed by a surge of political spending by wealthy individuals.
Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal says Building a Better California (backed by Sergey Brin) and Grow California (supported by Chris Larsen) could drive a shift.
Grow California's Chris Larsen emphasizes business advocacy to address housing affordability.
Labor unions plan AI regulation efforts and say they will not be intimidated by billionaire influence in politics.

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Democrats in California, who hold a supermajority, are alarmed by a surge of political spending by wealthy individuals.
Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal says Building a Better California (backed by Sergey Brin) and Grow California (supported by Chris Larsen) could drive a shift.
Grow California's Chris Larsen emphasizes business advocacy to address housing affordability.
Labor unions plan AI regulation efforts and say they will not be intimidated by billionaire influence in politics.