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Newsom Faces Backlash for $100M Wildfire Program Cuts

1/18/2025

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California Governor Gavin Newsom is under fire for slashing over $100 million from wildfire prevention programs, even as catastrophic wildfires wreak havoc, costing billions in damages. Despite his claims of increased overall funding, the cuts raise concerns about the state's ability to manage future emergencies and the mounting financial burden from these disasters.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom is under fire for slashing over $100 million from wildfire prevention programs, even as catastrophic wildfires wreak havoc, costing billions in damages. Despite his claims of increased overall funding, the cuts raise concerns about the state's ability to manage future emergencies and the mounting financial burden from these disasters.