In response to devastating wildfires and criticism regarding wildfire management, California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency and suspended two significant environmental laws: the California Environmental Quality Act and the California Coastal Act. This decision aims to accelerate vegetation removal, tree cutting, and other preventative measures against wildfires as the state prepares for the fire season. Newsom is also seeking nearly $40 billion in federal aid for wildfire recovery while facing scrutiny from President Trump regarding the state's wildfire management practices.
Declaring a state of emergency, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Saturday suspended two landmark state environmental laws to expedite measures he said were needed to protect communities against devastating wildfires.
The governor's moves come as Newsom asks Congress for nearly $40 billion in aid for fire recovery and as President Trump and his allies have attacked the state's wildfire management.
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