California leaning on federal funding to shore up budget constraints, keep the promise of a greener future

California’s previous yearly budgets made it possible for Gov. Gavin Newsom to spearhead his ambitious investments in climate-smart infrastructure.

Though California has made aggressive strides to cut carbon pollution, especially with its push for zero-emission transportation by 2035, the state is tasked with a new issue — keeping up momentum while being hit with a projected decline in state revenues.