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California's Budget Crisis: Cap-and-Trade Under Fire

5/15/2025

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California Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled a revised budget for FY 2025-2026, tackling a $12 billion shortfall.
The budget preserves expensive initiatives like cap-and-trade, aimed at lowering greenhouse gas emissions.
Critics claim cap-and-trade raises gas prices and has minimal impact on emissions compared to other states.
Environmental projects funded by cap-and-trade are delayed, raising concerns about wildfire risks.
Rising energy costs and budget deficits prompt lawmakers to reassess cap-and-trade's effectiveness.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled a revised budget for FY 2025-2026, tackling a $12 billion shortfall.
The budget preserves expensive initiatives like cap-and-trade, aimed at lowering greenhouse gas emissions.
Critics claim cap-and-trade raises gas prices and has minimal impact on emissions compared to other states.
Environmental projects funded by cap-and-trade are delayed, raising concerns about wildfire risks.
Rising energy costs and budget deficits prompt lawmakers to reassess cap-and-trade's effectiveness.