Newsom Offers $400 Car Owner Rebates, Partial Gas Tax Pause (1)

California Gov. Gavin Newsom would send car owners $400 debit cards and partially pause gasoline taxes to address high gas prices, he said Wednesday.

The $11 billion relief package offered by the Democratic governor requires legislative approval. Newsom’s idea is competing with similar proposals from Democrats and Republicans in the state Legislature to provide various rebates or tax relief to help consumers facing high gas prices and inflation.

“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 in ...