Tag: oversight and reform

Newsom Heads to Washington Seeking $33 Billion for Wildfire Recovery — But Critics Say Sacramento, Not D.C., Caused California’s Crisis

California continues to struggle with recovery from the Palisades and Eaton wildfires, despite Governor Newsom’s request for $33.9 billion in federal aid. Many Californians blame state mismanagement rather than Washington for delays in rebuilding, highlighting failures in infrastructure, vegetation management, and bureaucratic bottlenecks as key issues hindering recovery efforts.

December 5, 2025

Newsom Heads to Washington Seeking $33 Billion for Wildfire Recovery — But Critics Say Sacramento, Not D.C., Caused California’s Crisis