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California Lawmakers Pass Sweeping CEQA Reforms to Fast-Track Infrastructure and Housing

California Lawmakers Pass Sweeping CEQA Reforms to Fast-Track Infrastructure and Housing

California Lawmakers Pass Sweeping CEQA Reforms to Fast-Track Infrastructure and Housing California state lawmakers have passed a significant trailer budget bill that will exempt key construction projects from the stringent California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), aiming to accelerate crucial infrastructure and housing development across the state. The legislation, which passed on Monday, June 30, 2025, marks a major shift in the state’s approach to development. The newly approved exemptions will apply to a range of projects, including vital water system…

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Newsom Signs Landmark Bill Overhauling California Environmental Law to Address Housing Crisis

Newsom Signs Landmark Bill Overhauling California Environmental Law to Address Housing Crisis

Newsom Signs Landmark Bill Overhauling California Environmental Law to Address Housing Crisis SACRAMENTO, Calif. – In a significant move aimed at alleviating California’s severe housing and homelessness crises, Governor Gavin Newsom has officially signed a two-bill package that dramatically reforms the state’s landmark environmental protection rules. Signed on Monday night, these changes to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) are touted by Newsom as the most substantial housing reform in recent state history. The governor, a potential 2028 presidential candidate,…

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