California GND Coalition

The budget deal zeroes out funding for critical climate equity programs, and fails to include a commitment to Justice40 or accountability and transparency structures that promote equitable investments Sacramento, CA — On Monday night, the Governor and Legislature announced a budget deal that zeroes out funding for critical climate equity programs in fiscal year 2023-24, including …

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In a sweeping plan to expedite infrastructure projects, Governor Newsom fails to offer any commitment to equity or labor standards that ensure funding goes to creating good jobs and prioritizes communities that need it most. Sacramento, CA — On Friday, Governor Newsom announced a proposal to streamline infrastructure projects by reforming CEQA and the permitting …

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