Welcome to POLITICO Pro Technology: Unraveling California

Our daily newsletter will explore how the Golden State is shaping technology policy and politics both within its own boundaries and on a larger scale.

Welcome to POLITICO Pro Technology: Unraveling California
Dear Reader,

The influence of the technology sector and its key figures on American policy and politics has reached unprecedented levels. This narrative is critical to the current national political landscape, particularly as figures like Elon Musk seek to reshape the federal government; it also has its roots in California.

Historically, California has been the birthplace of significant tech policy trends and innovations, and it is also the stage for the political debates and emerging leaders derived from these developments.

Introducing PMG's California Decoded, a daily newsletter designed to illuminate how the Golden State is shaping technology policy and politics both locally and globally. You can sign up here to subscribe.

In this newsletter, expect insights on AI regulations emerging from Sacramento, alongside an exploration of the complex political and labor dynamics related to technology in California. Given that new technologies and their influencers have broad implications across various sectors, our coverage will connect technology policy with crucial areas such as health care, energy, the economy, and education. We aim to draw connections between tech policy in California and developments in Washington, London, and Brussels.

PMG’s new California technology reporting team will provide in-depth reporting from a state known for its successful startups and ambitious elected officials—often resulting in conflicts involving prominent figures like Musk and Governor Gavin Newsom that carry both statewide and national ramifications.

Our character-driven journalism will keep readers informed about how Silicon Valley industry players attempt to sway state and national lawmakers and how government officials react to their efforts.

We’re excited to offer a limited free trial of the newsletter, which features sharp analysis, news scoops, and forward-looking insights spanning Silicon Valley, Sacramento, and Los Angeles. After this initial period, the newsletter will be accessible exclusively to PMG Pro subscribers, who can find it on their selection page by choosing Technology: California Decoded.

This April, we’ll be hosting an exclusive event in San Francisco to reveal the top 20 most influential individuals in California tech. If you’d like to suggest nominees for this list, please send their names, along with story ideas, questions, and tips to [email protected].

Thank you,

The California Decoded team

Rohan Mehta contributed to this report for TROIB News