Facing potential takeover, PG&E pins hopes on reorganization
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Jaclyn Jaeger2020-07-23T19:08:00
Found to be at fault for yet another wildfire last week, PG&E’s return from bankruptcy is off to a rocky start. A new reorganization plan at the company built around risk management and safety is key to avoiding a takeover by the state of California.
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