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California to get more power to sue big businesses under anti-monopoly bill going to Newsom
California prosecutors would gain new powers to sue big businesses over alleged anti-competitive practices under a bill Democratic lawmakers
August 31, 2026 · via CalMatters
California prosecutors would gain new powers to sue big businesses over alleged anti-competitive practices under a bill Democratic lawmakers sent to Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Original reporting: CalMatters.
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