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Gavin Newsom expresses dissatisfaction after Solano County Board of Supervisors delays fast-track shipbuilding legislation

Governor Gavin Newsom expressed frustration on Wednesday after the Solano County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 to delay a proposed legislative deal to fast-track shipbuilding in Collinsville. The proposal, brokered by the Newsom administration, would allow the billionaire-backed California Forever project to develop a 1,350-acre site by using an 18-year-old environmental impact report and fast-tracking future lawsuits. Critics and local leaders argued the last-minute deal was a "back-door" effort that did not provide sufficient time for stakeholders to weigh in. Supervisor Mitch Mashburn noted that while the governor's push was urgent, the county was not ready to support the legislation during this session. Newsom, however, and Assemblywoman Lori Wilson, defended the framework as well-established. The project faces pressure after losing a $3.2 billion shipyard bid from Saronic Technologies to Texas. California Forever representatives emphasized the urgency of the bill, noting that every month without legislative approval results in potential lost opportunities for the state to attract major manufacturers.

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