California Lawmakers Highlight Climate, Equity In FY22-23 Budget Outlines

Lawmakers in the California state Senate and Assembly are highlighting spending on climate change, other environmental priorities and equity in brief fiscal year 2022-23 outlines that preview more detailed proposals the chambers will make in the coming months, after Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) unveils a formal budget plan in early January. “Sustain California: Enhance Climate, Environment, and Resource Protection; Strengthen Wildfire Mitigation and Response,” reads one of the Senate’s priority actions under its “build a more equitable economy” “key value”...