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California lawmakers say they’ll keep pushing to regulate AI

December 15, 2025

California lawmakers say they’re not deterred by a new executive order that would threaten state’s abilities to regulate artificial intelligence. ...

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

May 20, 2025

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.

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

May 19, 2025

"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

May 18, 2025

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.

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Legislators oppose Delta tunnel provision in Governor’s budget proposal

May 17, 2025

“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.

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

May 16, 2025

"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

May 16, 2025

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

May 15, 2025

The Delta Caucus is a bipartisan group of legislators who represent counties of the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta.

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Newsom’s plan to fast-track Delta tunnel project blasted by local officials

May 15, 2025

State Sen. Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton, also lambasted the plan.