California Rep. Kevin Kiley announced his intention to file a bill to remove the California Coastal Commission's review authority over activities related to national security and economic impact. He criticized the Commission's decision to bar SpaceX from launching at Vandenberg Space Force Base, claiming it undermines national defense readiness and California's aerospace leadership.
Gavin Newsom expressed support for Elon Musk and criticized the California Coastal Commission for prioritizing partisan considerations over national security and economic progress, indicating broad political discontent with recent decisions.
Assemblymember Bill Essayli introduced his own bill to overturn the commission's decision to block SpaceX, emphasizing a bipartisan effort to ensure national security and economic growth are not hindered by state agency decisions.
Commissioners cited concerns over SpaceX's workplace culture and Musk's political actions as reasons for the decision against additional launches, reflecting internal debates over the impacts of corporate behavior on regulatory actions.
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