California Gov. Gavin Newsom is tired of the high gas prices as much as anybody else. He released the details of a rebate proposal Wednesday, which would give drivers at least $400 per vehicle. Direct payments to Californians could total around $9 billion. On top of the gas rebate, the governor announced free public transportation for three months and a multimillion-dollar investment plan on various transportation programs, like bicycling. “We’re taking immediate action to get money directly into the pockets of Californians who are facing higher gas prices as a direct result of Putin’s invasion of Ukraine,” Newsom said. “But this package is also focused on protecting people from volatile gas prices and advancing clean transportation.”
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