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Wildfire survivors say many remain unpaid; call for full compensation and better public access to hearings
Summary
A wildfire survivor testified that thousands of victims have not received full compensation from past utility‑caused fires and urged the committee to preserve survivors' claims while it considers broader statewide funding and response measures. The witness also urged remote public comment access for committee hearings.
Public comment at the close of the hearing focused on survivors’ compensation and public participation in legislative oversight.
Will Abrams, who identified himself as a wildfire survivor from February, told the committee that “70,000 of us are still waiting to be paid” and urged lawmakers to ensure that legislative responses to recent fires do…
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