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A consistent regulatory framework is essential as California weighs media consolidation, competition, and the future of local journalism. Thanks to @calbizjournal

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.@Roblox Creators Added $752 Million to the U.S. Economy
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@honam @cyberprince_rwo We are working with Roblox on a host of advocacy fronts. Would love to connect and bring you into the fold. What's a good e-mail to set up a call?

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#WorldCup resale chaos proved the point — California needs to pass AB 1349 and AB 1720 to shut down speculative listings and cap ticket gouging. Both bills cleared the Assembly. Time for the Senate to finish it.

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When wildfires hit Los Angeles this past January, Californians did what they always do in a crisis — they turned on local news. Viewership doubled and tripled. The problem is the newsrooms that delivered that coverage are quietly disappearing.

I wrote about this for @Calbizj and the core issue is straightforward: the advertising economy that once funded local journalism has fundamentally shifted. Five tech companies now account for roughly two-thirds of all digital ad spending. That has hollowed out the business model behind the reporters covering city councils in Fresno, school boards in San Diego, and neighborhoods across the state.

The Nexstar-TEGNA merger currently being challenged by California AG Rob Bonta is directly relevant to this. Whatever one thinks of media consolidation in the abstract, blocking this deal in court doesn't restore a single newsroom or protect a single job. Ohio AG Dave Yost took a different approach — he negotiated binding commitments on staffing and local programming. That's the model worth following.

Local broadcast news isn't a relic. It's infrastructure. And preserving it will require policymakers to engage with the actual economics of today's media market.

Full piece linked below.

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San Diego’s innovation economy runs on connected digital tools like cloud services, marketplaces, and payment systems. SB 1074 could disrupt those links and challenge startups and researchers. We urge @drakilahweber to consider its impact on local growth and entrepreneurship.

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Real online safety for kids means platform accountability. Offloading responsibility to app stores won’t make families safer. @RepScottPeters

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With E&C preparing to mark up kids’ online safety legislation, recent court decisions like this one are worth keeping in mind. @RepScottPeters https://t.co/tQJo6ZOHjH

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https://t.co/pWzzd5BzOf kids’ online safety deserves thoughtful solutions that protect families and stand up in court. The Texas app store decision is part of that context as E&C moves toward markup. @RepScottPeters

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@BPC_Bipartisan @SenMcCormickPA @SenatorHick @EnergyGOP @EnergyDems Counties are clear about what’s needed: permitting reform to bring more power online and support data, broadband, and energy infrastructure. This is a critical step forward. @SenAlexPadilla

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Bipartisan momentum on permitting reform is important. If we want to scale AI, broadband, and clean energy, we need permitting processes that are faster and more predictable. @SenAlexPadilla https://t.co/WcDmssQW2j

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"Netflix’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. offers clear business, consumer, and creative benefits, making it extremely difficult for DOJ to challenge," says antitrust expert and former DOJ counsel Aaron Teitelbaum

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A safer digital world for kids. A stronger future for innovation. Smart AI guardrails make both possible.

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Can innovative businesses still trust Delaware? https://t.co/0XKSeuQgiK via @DeBusinessTimes

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Earlier this week we filed on the FTC/DOJ Inquiry into Live Ticketing, urging a crack down on deceptive, anticompetitive practices in live event ticketing - especially bot-driven scalping and hidden fees - while recognizing that technological innovations have also improved fairness and access for fans.

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@JWigginton13 with strong advocacy for @SECGov Safe Harbors for DAO Memberships. #DAO #bettergovernance #betterfuture

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@MilesJennings & @DKerr_Cowrie diving deep into structuring #token governance projects. @Stanford Blockchain Governance Summit is dense with value. #DAO

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@clesaege with a compelling presentation on #Futarchy at the @Stanford Blockchain Governance Summit. #Democracy #Blockchain