Wall Street Journal urges Newsom to waive environmental regulations in California

The Wall Street Journal said that California Governor Gavin Newsom should waive environmental regulations for all Californians, not just them Fire victims In Los Angeles.

the Newspaper editorial board Newsom should use the same logic behind waiving environmental regulations to help rebuild Los Angeles to help make life easier for Californians overall, Newsom said.

“California Governor Gavin Newsom “On Sunday, I waived state environmental laws in fire-affected areas to speed up the rebuilding process,” the editorial board wrote in an article published Tuesday.

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“Great, but this raises the question: Why not relax regulations for all projects if the rules are an impediment to development?” asked the magazine.

the California Environmental Quality Act CEQA requires a review to evaluate any potential environmental impacts before a building permit is approved. Another state law, the California Coastal Act, focuses on development as it relates to “conserving sensitive coastal and marine habitats and biodiversity.”

Both laws were halted Sunday for those who tragically lost their homes after Newsom signed an executive order suspending the environmental review process.

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“California’s environmental laws delay and inflate the costs of needed public works, while not killing them,” the newspaper wrote.

“If Mr. Newsom agrees that the state’s environmental laws are a problem, why doesn’t he at least try to fix them?” I asked the editorial board.

“The reason is that Sacramento Democrats are beholden to the green lobby, which opposes most development and uses the laws to extort businesses,” the newspaper wrote. “It’s a good thing Mr. Newsom is easing permits so wealthy people in L.A. can rebuild. Maybe he’s worried they might leave if it takes too long or costs too much to rebuild. Moonscape neighborhoods won’t look good if he runs for president in 2028, or “When the Olympics come to town in the same year.”

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Homes along California’s scenic Pacific Coast Highway burned in a massive fire that destroyed more than 10,000 homes and buildings starting January 7.

California’s burdensome environmental regulations have become a target of criticism amid the crisis, with some even suggesting that It served as a contributing factor The spread of forest fires.

Fox News Channel’s Aubrey Spady contributed to this report.