A bill is being pushed by Gov. Newsom that would exempt a developer from the usual project review process. This developer is also a donor. The proposal has raised concerns, with one critic expressing shame over the governor's actions.

Further details about the bill and its implications are available. The exemption in question is related to a coastal development in Santa Monica.

More information on this issue can be found in the original source, which discusses the specifics of the proposal and the reactions it has received.