With Gov. Gavin Newsom term-limited, much of the nation is watching the 2026 gubernatorial race, given what is known as the "California Effect," where many of the state's left-wing policies make their way to other parts of the country.
Examples include forcing grocery stores to charge for bags; making consumers ask for a straw; mandating zero-emission vehicles over the next decade; free food in public schools regardless of income; a ban on fur; and legislation against online "hate speech" and "misinformation."
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