Regulatory streamlining Archives ~ MAVEN'S NOTEBOOK

PRESS RELEASE: Restore the Delta Responds to New “Affordable California” Ballot Initiative and Governor’s Push to Fast-Track Delta Conveyance Project

October 24, 2025

Press release from Restore the Delta: On Tuesday, October 21, the California Chamber of Commerce filed a request for a...

PRESS RELEASE: State Water Contractors, State lawmakers, supporters urge legislative action on Delta Conveyance Project

State Water Contractors

Delta Conveyance Project

August 20, 2025

Press release from the State Water Contractors: Today, the State Water Contractors joined state leaders and a broad coalition of...

REACTIONS: Delta leaders applaud exclusion of Delta tunnel from budget; Tunnel proponents say streamlining efforts will continue

Maven

Delta Conveyance Project Policy and regulation

June 26, 2025

Governor Newsom and state lawmakers have reached a budget agreement for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, though additional budget items are...

STATE WATER CONTRACTORS respond to Budget Agreement

State Water Contractors

Delta Conveyance Project

June 25, 2025

Delta Conveyance Project streamlining efforts will continue as part of the legislative process Press release from the State Water Contractors...

PRESS RELEASE: State Water Contractors respond to Senate and Assembly budget proposal

State Water Contractors

Delta Conveyance Project Policy and regulation

June 13, 2025

The Delta Conveyance Project is an essential climate adaptation strategy that protects California’s primary source of affordable, reliable water supplies...

DAN WALTERS: Newsom wanted to fast-track the Delta tunnel project. The Legislature slowed the flow

Cal Matters

Commentary Delta Conveyance Project Policy and regulation

June 12, 2025

By Dan Walters, Cal Matters This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Repeatedly Gavin Newsom...

STATE WATER CONTRACTORS: Broad coalition backs Governor Newsom’s streamlining proposal for Delta Conveyance Project

State Water Contractors

Delta Conveyance Project Policy and regulation

June 12, 2025

Proposal advances critical water infrastructure to protect affordable, reliable supplies for California communities From the State Water Contractors: A robust...

PRESS RELEASE: Californians for Water Security busts the myths and misinformation about The Delta Conveyance Project

Californians for Water Security

Delta Conveyance Project Policy and regulation

June 12, 2025

Broad support for Delta Conveyance Project Streamlining Bill Continues to Grow From the Californians for Water Security As support for...

PRESS RELEASE: Support for Governor Newsom’s Delta Conveyance Project streamlining bill continues to grow

Californians for Water Security

Delta Conveyance Project Policy and regulation

June 11, 2025

Coalition letters signed by Legislators and a statewide coalition of more than 120 organizations, including more groups from the Inland...

RESTORE THE DELTA: Temporary victory: California senate rejects Delta tunnel budget power grab

Restore the Delta

Delta Conveyance Project

June 11, 2025

Press release from Restore the Delta: Restore the Delta is celebrating a significant win for communities, the environment, and the...

LEGISLATIVE ANALYST’S OFFICE: May revision trailer bill proposals on the Delta Conveyance Project and Water Quality Control Plans

Legislative Analyst's Office

Delta Conveyance Project Policy and regulation

May 28, 2025

From the Legislative Analyst’s Office: LAO Bottom Line: We recommend deferring action on both proposals, without prejudice. These policy issues...

PRESS RELEASE: Broad coalition of labor, business, and community leaders urge legislature to advance Delta Conveyance Project

Californians for Water Security

Delta Conveyance Project Policy and regulation

May 28, 2025

More Than 90 Organizations Back Budget Trailer Bill to Modernize California’s Water Infrastructure, Support Jobs and Climate Resilience From Californians...

PRESS RELEASE: Southern California water agencies issue strong support for Governor Newsom’s proposal to streamline Delta Conveyance Project approvals

Press Release/Notice

Delta Conveyance Project Policy and regulation

May 22, 2025

The Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA), Western Municipal Water District (Western Water), Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD), and Three Valleys...

CAL MATTERS: Lawmakers attack governor’s plan to streamline Delta tunnel

Cal Matters

Delta Conveyance Project Policy and regulation

May 21, 2025

Both Democrat and Republican lawmakers representing the Delta say Newsom is trying to upend existing water rights and land acquisition...

AG ALERT: Newsom budget proposes fast track for Delta tunnel

Ag Alert

Delta Conveyance Project Policy and regulation

May 21, 2025

By Caleb Hampton, Ag Alert Gov. Gavin Newsom’s $322 billion spending plan for 2025-26 has various impacts on California agriculture....