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Here are some of today's headlines from the Los Angeles Times.

House Republicans are pushing to sell thousands of acres of public lands in Nevada and Utah

as part of a sweeping tax and spending plan.

Matthew Daly and Matthew Brown report the proposal, tucked into a larger package, has sparked

outrage from Democrats and environmental groups, who warn it could open the door to expanded drilling, mining, and logging.

But Republican supporters say it could boost U.S. energy production, speed up building projects, and help with the affordable housing crisis.

It would also lower fees for oil, gas, and coal companies, as well as open more land in Alaska's

Arctic Refuge for drilling.

The full bill heads to the House floor later this month.

More than half of California voters think Governor Gavin Newsom is more focused on his political

future than fixing problems at home.

Terran Luna reports that a new UC Berkeley LA Times poll found that 54% of voters think he's prioritizing moves that could help him in a possible presidential run.

While just 26% believe he's dedicated to issues in our state.

Voters were evenly split on his performance as governor and on whether he can effectively

protect California's interests under Trump.

His health care expansion for undocumented immigrants also received mixed reviews, and with

the program already billions over budget,

cuts could be coming in May.

All of it paints a picture of a governor

caught between state challenges and national ambition.

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