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Critics cite Newsom’s closed-door dealmaking
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 08, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Summary: 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. The piece argues the process sidelines tribes and impacted communities while benefiting billionaires and lobbyists, raising concerns ahead of his presidential ambitions.
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: Sep 08, 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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