California lawmakers have returned to Sacramento to finalize several legislative deals before adjourning on August 31. This year's end-of-session negotiations are expected to address unresolved business from last year, including climate and energy policy. The state's carbon market renewal deal is a key factor in the current negotiations.

New topics have also been introduced, which may impact the outcome of the discussions. Further details on the legislative deals and negotiations are available from the original source, CalMatters, which provides in-depth coverage of the California legislative session.