Newsom Proposes to Streamline Oil Well Permitting in California

California's governor, Gavin Newsom, wants to make it easier for oil companies to drill new wells.

He's proposing a new bill that would change how the state gives permission for drilling.

One part of the plan is that for every two old wells that are closed down, a new one could be drilled.

Also, companies might not need special approval from a state agency if they follow certain rules.

This comes after some oil refineries in the state closed.

Environmental groups are worried this new bill could lead to a lot more drilling across the state, without much oversight.