Controversy Swirls Around Alleged Secret Deals Behind California’s Fast Food Law Exemption

Gov. Gavin Newsom has until March 17 to respond to lawmakers’ request for access to public records involving communications between his office and stakeholders.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks in Los Angeles on Jan. 3, 2024. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times

Following reports by KCRA of non-disclosure agreements—also known as NDAs—and backroom discussions involving exemptions added to a new California law regulating the fast-food industry, some lawmakers are calling for an investigation of records related to the issue.

Republican caucus leaders from the Senate and Assembly sent a letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom March 7 requesting access to public records involving communications between the governor’s office and stakeholders interested in the bill.