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In standoff with Newsom, California Democrats claw back $450 million for climate projects
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September 2, 2026 · via CalMatters
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new carbon market rules threatened climate funding for water, air and transit projects.
A last-minute compromise between him and lawmakers provides some funding to narrow that gap.
Original reporting: CalMatters.
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