No Republican in Congress voted for the Inflation Reduction Act. But their districts and states will greatly benefit from the investments spurred by the law.
The decision, to take effect by 2035, will very likely speed a wider transition to electric vehicles because many other states follow California’s standards.
To meet his climate goals, the president must clean up these carbon-spewing vehicles.
The plan finally approved on Friday will address transportation, water, broadband, energy and public safety needs that have been building for years, sometimes decades.