Categories Selected Articles California makes major changes to the state’s landmark environmental law to build more housing Post author By Mike Nova Post date July 1, 2025 California lawmakers and Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday passed major changes to the California Environmental Quality Act in what supporters say is a historic move to get more housing built across the state. ← Massachusetts man accused of stabbing mom’s boyfriend 17 times, dousing him in lighter fluid in deadly fight over steaks → California makes major changes to the state’s landmark environmental law to build more housing