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Gov. Newsom signs 7 bills aimed at regulating data centers

Los Angeles Times and KCRA3 Sacramento (Hearst) describe the same event in different terms.

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What happened Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday announced that he signed seven bills focused on data centers in California.
The headline split The left frames it as "Newsom signs bills to regulate data center industry, criticizes Trump for inaction". The center frames it as "Gov. Newsom signs 7 bills aimed at regulating data centers".
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Left / center-leftNewsom signs bills to regulate data center industry, criticizes Trump for inaction

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CenterGov. Newsom signs 7 bills aimed at regulating data centers

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Los Angeles TimesNews report · Sep 21, 4:31 PM

Newsom signs bills to regulate data center industry, criticizes Trump for inaction

California's growing data center industry will have more oversight after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed seven bills to regulate the industry's electricity costs and track water consumption.

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KCRA3 Sacramento (Hearst)News report · Sep 21, 4:52 PM

Gov. Newsom signs 7 bills aimed at regulating data centers

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday announced that he signed seven bills focused on data centers in California.

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Sep 21, 4:31 PM: Los Angeles Times joined the source map.

Sep 21, 4:52 PM: KCRA3 Sacramento (Hearst) joined the source map.

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