California governor announces major reforms: CEQA curbs eased; urban housing set to speed up

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation enacting significant changes to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to expedite housing construction amid the state's housing crisis. The reform exempts urban infill housing projects from CEQA and streamlines infrastructure development processes. While supporters say this will boost housing, critics express concerns about environmental protections and limited legislative review.

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