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- Senate Finance Committee introduces “Billionaire Sales Tax” in response to weak economy, Trump policies;
- Fired CDC chief Monarez tells senators public health headed to “dangerous place” under Health Secretary Kennedy;
- Governor Newsom touts Prop 50 redistricting plan as polls show growing support;
- Parents of children who harmed themselves warn of dangers of AI Chatbots;
- California considering AI bills to protect children from AI threats;
- California, Oregon, Washington issue joint vaccine recommendations in lieu of politicized CDC;
- UN warns governments undermining Global Convention on Refugees and Asylum-seekers
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