California governor proclaims state of emergency

California Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaims state of emergency to speed up wildfire prevention projects
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced he has proclaimed a state of emergency​ to speed up wildfire prevention projects ahead of the peak wildfire season.
Newsom proclaims state of emergency to 'fast-track' forest management ahead of wildfire season
LOS ANGELES - On the first day of March, California Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed a State of Emergency to ‘fast-track critical forest management projects’ to protect communities at risk of wildfires . The proclamation comes ahead of peak fire season in the Golden State.
Gov. Newsom proclaims state of emergency ahead of wildfire season
Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency over the weekend "to fast-track critical projects protecting communities from wildfire, ahead of peak fire season."
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency on Saturday in a bid to remove red tape blocking funding for wildfire relief efforts.
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The governor suspended the California Environmental Quality Act and the California Coastal Act as the state prepares for the summer and fall fire season.
California’s effort to streamline wildfire prevention could have long-term consequences
Wildfire experts and environmentalists expressed concern that Gov. Gavin Newsom’s move to suspend environmental regulations in order to fast-track wildfire prevention projects in California could ultimately weaken some of the state’s landmark environmental laws.
California governor proclaims state of emergency ahead of wildfire season
LOS ANGELES – California Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency Saturday “to fast-track critical projects protecting communities from wildfires, ahead of peak fire season.” The proclamation will cut bureaucratic red tape,
Gov. Newsom proclaims state of emergency to 'fast-track' wildfire prevention efforts
Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency on Saturday to fast-track wildfire prevention projects in California in response to January's devastating fire in Los Angeles County. According to a release from Newsom's office,
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