CA Governor Criticized for Refusing English Proficiency Tests for CDLs
Forbes Breaking NewsJanuary 5, 20261 min3,350 views
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- 📌 Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy criticizes California for being the only state unwilling to enforce English proficiency rules for Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDLs).
- ❓ Duffy questions how individuals can obtain a CDL in California without being proficient in English, asking "what the hell is going on".
Governor's Cooperation and Compliance
- ⚠️ Duffy states that Governor Nuome has not been the "best partner" and has been unwilling to sit down and "figure this out together" to ensure American roads are safe.
- 💰 California has only shown willingness to work towards compliance when federal funding was "held over their head".
- 🗣️ Despite this, California has indicated they are working on coming into compliance, for which Duffy expresses gratitude.
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English Proficiency TestsCommercial Driver's Licenses (CDLs)CaliforniaGovernor NuomeSecretary of Transportation Sean DuffyRoad SafetyFederal FundingCompliance
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