The cancellation of federal Digital Equity Act program grants in May created uncertainty for some broadband efforts in California. Even so, officials say they are resolved to leverage existing networks and relationships to continue.

Last year, Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed just under 20 percent of the bills lawmakers sent him, citing cost as the deciding factor. This year, big-ticket bills about technology, prescription drugs and more could face similar hurdles.

The California Statewide Automated Welfare System, which automates access to a number of benefits programs across the state's 58 counties, is looking for a security and operations manager.

Legislation that would establish new guardrails for companies around so-called companion systems has cleared the Senate. Opponents say the bill could have unintended consequences for innovation and support devices.

"We don’t need to reinvent the wheel," argues columnist Daniel C. Kim, whose resume includes California state leadership roles such as directing the Department of General Services. "We just need to put the one we already built on the road."

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