Sports and Competition Sports and Competition

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and tech billionaire Elon Musk have found some common ground


Published on 2025-01-17 05:01:07 - MSN
  Print publication without navigation

  • California Gov. Gavin Newsom and tech billionaire Elon Musk have found common ground with their shared disdain for a controversial state agency - and Republicans are misrepresenting the governor's position as they threaten to withhold disaster aid.

The article from MSN discusses a surprising alignment between California Governor Gavin Newsom and tech mogul Elon Musk on the issue of housing development in California. Despite their differing political views, both have expressed support for reducing bureaucratic hurdles to accelerate housing construction. Newsom has been pushing for reforms to streamline the approval process for new housing projects, aiming to address the state's housing crisis. Similarly, Musk has criticized the lengthy and complex permitting processes that delay construction, particularly in areas like the San Francisco Bay Area where his companies operate. This common ground comes at a time when California faces significant challenges with housing affordability and homelessness, highlighting a rare bipartisan agreement on the need for more efficient housing policies.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-in/politics/government/california-gov-gavin-newsom-and-tech-billionaire-elon-musk-have-found-some-common-ground/ar-AA1xjNs7 ]