California Governor Gavin Newsom’s recent push for ambitious housing development has met strong opposition from his own party members. The conflict became clear during state budget hearings on Wednesday, where Democrats openly challenged his proposal to speed up housing construction.
According to Politico, the tension centers around Newsom’s attempt to make the entire state budget dependent on passing a bill that would speed up housing development by reducing environmental protection rules. This move has particularly angered labor unions and environmental groups, who are usually reliable Democratic allies.
