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Opposition to Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposal to fast-track the costly and destructive Delta Tunnel Project via the state budget is deepening.
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Opposition Deepening Against Governor’s Proposal to Fast-Track Delta Tunnel Project in Budget

Opposition to Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposal to fast-track the costly and destructive Delta Tunnel Project via the state budget is deepening.

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In The News

Why is Gov. Newsom trying to fast-track the Delta tunnel project again?

"This project will set a precedent for bypassing well-established environmental laws that have cleaned up California and set a standard for the rest of the nation," said State Sen. Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton.
Press Release

Widespread OPPOSITION for Governor’s Proposal to Fast-Track Delta Tunnel Project

Leaders of the Legislative Delta Caucus and statewide organizations stood united together today during a press conference to denounce Governor Newsom’s budget proposal to fast-track the Delta Tunnel Project and encourage fellow legislators to oppose any plan to accelerate construction of the $20 billion-plus, destructive tunnel.
In The News

San Joaquin County leaders push back on Newsom's proposal to fast-track $20B Delta tunnel

"The Delta water tunnel is expected to cost at least $20 billion — and likely much more — and will destroy nearly 4,000 acres of prime farmland in the fragile Delta, along with salmon fisheries and tribal resources," McNerney said.
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McNerney: Legislature should reject governor’s plan to fast-track Delta tunnel project

The legislature should reject the governor’s proposal. Instead, California should pursue less expensive alternatives that would safeguard our main water supply system without causing great harm to it.
In The News

Legislators oppose Delta tunnel provision in Governor’s budget proposal

“The Delta water tunnel is expected to cost at least $20 billion, and likely much more, and will destroy nearly 4,000 acres of prime farmland in the fragile Delta, along with salmon fisheries and tribal resources,” said McNerney.
In The News

Newsom wants to fast-track $20B Delta Tunnel, over objections from lawmakers

"The bipartisan Delta Caucus is unanimous in strong opposition to the governor’s proposal to fast-track the Delta Tunnel, a $20 billion unaffordable project to be paid by ratepayers who are already struggling with the high cost of living in California," the Delta Caucus wrote in a news release.
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Delta Caucus urges legislative leaders to reject plan to fast-track Delta Tunnel Project

The California Legislative Delta Caucus on Thursday urged leaders of the California Senate and Assembly to reject Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposal to fast-track the Delta Tunnel Project in the 2025-26 state budget.
Press Release

Delta Caucus Urges Legislative Leaders to Reject Plan to Fast-Track Delta Tunnel Project

The California Legislative Delta Caucus on Thursday urged leaders of the California Senate and Assembly to reject Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposal to fast-track the Delta Tunnel Project in the 2025-26 state budget.