California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed legislation Monday paring down the state’s landmark environmental review laws in a bid to cut red tape and make housing more accessible. As part of his 2025-26 budget,

Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation on Monday aimed at improving the state's housing crisis. The laws will be enacted as part of the state's budget, signed just hours before the fiscal year, which began on July 1.