Dozens of unions, transit groups ask California leaders to fully fund climate programs

More than 30 labor, rail and public transit groups are pressing California leaders to protect funding for high-speed rail and other climate programs as changes to the state’s cap-and-invest program put expected revenues at risk. This exclusive POLITICO Pro article examines the new pressure on state leaders and what is at stake as lawmakers approach the Aug. 31 deadline.

What you’ll learn

• Why unions and transit advocates are pushing lawmakers to protect climate-program funding
• How changes to cap-and-invest could affect high-speed rail, transit and affordable housing
• What organized labor’s involvement could mean for the end-of-session funding fight

Why this matters

With days left for lawmakers to act, decisions over California’s climate funding could shape major transportation, housing and infrastructure programs. POLITICO Pro helps policy professionals follow the negotiations, understand the stakeholders applying pressure and anticipate what could change before the session ends.

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