The share of Americans who say electric vehicles are better for the environment than gas vehicles has decreased 20 points since 2021, from 67%.| Pew Research Center
California Gov. Gavin Newsom promoted his more than 2,000-mile jaunt from California to South Carolina as a bid to help the party win back the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026, but most people there saw it as a precursor to a 2028 presidential run.| Los Angeles Times
The Democratic governor characterized California's economic might as "cold comfort" to regions that feel like they don't fully participate in the state's muscular output.| Los Angeles Times
As the tip of the spear for Democrats nationally, California pushes the party to the left. President-elect Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election suggests the party — and California leaders — may be too out of touch with the American people.| Los Angeles Times
More than 25% of all new vehicles sold in California in the last quarter were electric vehicles. The state accounts for 34% of all EV sales in the country.| Los Angeles Times
Gov. Gavin Newsom tied the state budget to the passage of policy to lessen environmental review standards to speed up the construction of housing in California.| Los Angeles Times
Newsom’s preemptive strike signals the return of the hostile relationship between Democratic-controlled California and the Trump administration.| Los Angeles Times
California is prepared to offer state tax rebates for electric vehicle purchases if the incoming Trump administration scuttles the federal EV tax credit, the governor said.| Los Angeles Times