A critique of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s approach to California water and land policy says negotiations have been conducted behind closed doors, limiting public input.
WHO:Gov. Gavin Newsom; critics and commentators; tribes and impacted communities; billionaires and lobbyists
WHAT:Criticism that Newsom’s water and land policy deals are negotiated privately, excluding public input and affected groups while favoring wealthy interests.
WHEN:Reported Sep 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
WHERE:California
WHY:The article says the policy negotiations have been conducted in backroom settings that exclude public input and affected communities.
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