California Gov. Gavin Newsom has suspended the California Environmental Quality Act and the California Coastal Act to help speed rebuilding efforts in the wake of the Los Angeles area wildfires.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom has proclaimed a state of emergency to fast-track forest management projects, with an emphasis on wildfire recovery.

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The state of emergency allows authorities to bypass environmental regulations and expedite wildfire prevention projects.

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California's fast food council has scarcely discussed any regulations other than another potential minimum wage increase.

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The costly wildfire mitigation measure is getting more attention after the devastating fires in Los Angeles last month.