Solano County Misses $3.2B Shipyard | Oakland News

Solano County narrowly missed out on a $3.2 billion shipyard project, Port Alpha, which could have created 10,000 jobs and revitalized America’s shipbuilding industry—instead, Brownsville, Texas, landed the deal. Blame falls on California Forever, the billionaire-backed development group that tied the shipyard to its own housing megaproject, sparking accusations from Senator Cabaldon that they held the project hostage. Meanwhile, California Forever’s supporters credit Governor Newsom’s team but blame the state legislature for failing to pass critical legislation in time. Despite the loss, the group remains determined to push for permitting reform, warning that political gridlock and inaction are costing working families and stifling economic growth. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4d83935b429ae5e0