Governor Newsom declines to extend deadlines, removes funding for enforcing California's well protection law.
Governor Gavin Newsom declined to extend deadlines for oil and gas companies to comply with California's new well protection law. He also removed funding for state agencies to hire staff and enforce the law, which aims to prevent new oil operations near homes and schools. Environmental groups criticize this decision, claiming it hinders the agencies' ability to carry out the law and causes further delays, especially for low-income communities of color living within 3,200 feet of oil and gas wells, linked to higher incidences of premature and low birthweight babies.
August 24, 2024
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