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Measure to change landmark California Environmental Quality Act has enough signatures to qualify for ballot, backers say

A major showdown over California’s environmental laws is coming this November. Business groups seek to cut “burdensome” regulations to speed up housing and green energy projects, while environmentalists warn of a giveaway to developers.

California voters will face a number of high-stakes races this November, including choosing a governor and helping decide control of Congress. They are also heading toward a major showdown over one of the state’s most powerful and controversial envir… [6856 chars]

Source: The Mercury News | Published: 2026-04-27T12:00:11Z

Credit: The Mercury News

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