US Edition‘Doubling Down on Stupid’: Newsom Slams Senate Waiver Vote, Trump
- California’s Governor and Attorney General declared that the state intends to sue over the U.S. Senate’s recent decision to revoke federal waivers that support its clean vehicle initiatives.
- The Senate vote, led by Republicans, seeks to undo waivers under the Clean Air Act that have allowed California to enforce stricter emissions and vehicle standards since the Nixon administration.
- These waivers have enabled California to combat severe air pollution affecting millions and support the transition to zero-emission vehicles amid public health concerns like asthma and cardiopulmonary diseases.
- The Senate revoked waivers allowing a ban on gasoline-powered cars by 2035 and stricter diesel truck standards in a 51-44 vote, which Newsom called a "big day for Big Oil" and a setback for innovation and public health.
- California officials argue that the Congressional Review Act does not legally apply to these waivers and warn the rollback could cost $45 billion in health care and strengthen China’s dominance in the EV market.
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‘Doubling down on stupid’: Newsom slams Senate waiver vote, Trump
California is suing the Trump administration again, this time over federal action against the state’s environmental rules.
Newsom Criticizes Senate Waiver Vote and Trump: Doubling Down on Stupid
California officials were quick to jump into another legal battle against President Donald Trump’s administration following the U.S. Senate’s decision to revoke federal waivers allowing the state to phase out gas-powered cars and tackle air pollution. Governor Gavin Newsom and California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced plans to file a lawsuit, arguing that Congress’ use […]
‘Doubling down on stupid’: Newsom slams Senate waiver vote, Trump - The Sacramento Observer
By Lynn La | CALmattersCalifornia officials moved quickly to start another legal battle against President Donald Trump’s administration after the U.S. Senate voted Thursday to revoke federal waivers that allowed the state to phase-out gas powered cars and combat air pollution.Gov. Gavin Newsom and California Attorney General Rob Bonta said they plan to file a lawsuit on the grounds that Congress’ use of the Congressional Review Act to rescind th…
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