Los Angeles Times-
Gavin Newsom, the Democratic front-runner for governor, on Thursday criticized efforts to repeal California’s recently approved gas tax increase and defended the state’s controversial high-speed rail project, two of the most contentious issues the next governor will face.
Newsom called the Republican-crafted statewide ballot measure to repeal the gas tax, which will be on the November ballot, little more than a political ploy. He dismissed the GOP argument that government efficiencies could replace the $5.4 billion expected to be raised annually for much-needed road and bridge repairs and mass transit improvements.
“They are offering nothing but rhetoric to replace these dollars,” Newsom said. “The notion you’re going to somehow find these efficiencies is nonsense.”
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