Gov. Gavin Newsom is up to his old tricks, trying to ram major policy change through the state Legislature on short notice. And again lawmakers are pushing back. Not only lawmakers, but the Legislature’s nonpartisan, independent chief policy analyst. The Legislative Analyst‘s Office has recommended that legislators hold off voting on what the governor seeks because they’re being pressed to act without enough time to properly study the complex matter. Newsom is asking the Legislature to “fast-track” construction of his controversial and costly water tunnel project in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta. … Delta towns and farmers, environmental groups and the coastal salmon fishing industry are fighting the project and the governor’s latest move to expedite construction. If there are any supporters at the state Capitol outside the governor’s office for his fast-track proposal, they’re not speaking up.
–Written by Capitol Journal columnist George Skelton.

Other Delta tunnel news:

• Office of Sen. Jerry McNerney: News release: Opposition deepening against governor’s proposal to fast-track Delta tunnel project in budget​