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Senate Strips California's Power to Ban Gas Cars

5/26/2025

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In a pivotal move, the U.S. Senate has voted to strip California of its power to ban new gas-powered cars by 2035, a decision championed by Republican lawmakers. This shift jeopardizes California's tough emissions standards and could ripple across 17 other states. Governor Newsom is gearing up for a legal battle to defend the state's environmental progress.

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In a pivotal move, the U.S. Senate has voted to strip California of its power to ban new gas-powered cars by 2035, a decision championed by Republican lawmakers. This shift jeopardizes California's tough emissions standards and could ripple across 17 other states. Governor Newsom is gearing up for a legal battle to defend the state's environmental progress.