For years, California Gov. Gavin Newsom and his allies have promoted the Golden State as a model for the rest of America.
But as California struggles with aging water systems, growing demand, and mounting pressure on the Colorado River, one Wyoming congresswoman is warning that the consequences are not staying inside California’s borders.
Rep. Harriet Hageman says the water decisions made in Sacramento could have serious consequences for farmers, ranchers, and families across the American West.



