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California closes chemical-safety loophole exposed by journalists
Original: California just closed a chemical-safety loophole CalMatters found
California has moved to close a chemical-safety loophole after CalMatters' reporting drew attention to the regulatory gap. The state's action follows the nonprofit newsroom's investigation into how hazardous chemicals avoided oversight under existing rules. Officials are presenting the fix as a step toward stronger consumer and environmental protections, and the story has put renewed focus on the role of accountability journalism in prompting policy change.
Why now: The state enacted a regulatory fix directly following the newsroom's investigation into the safety gap.
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