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California Republicans Propose Suspending Renewable Energy Mandate to Fund PG&E Infrastructure Upgrades

October 29, 2019 2:45 pmOctober 30, 2019 3:55 pm

Dollars spent on forestry management have been found to do more to reduce carbon than other measures. Two California lawmakers announced they will introduce legislation to help prevent future wildfires and Public Safety Power Shutoffs by PG&E, but Democrats...

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Who is Presidential Candidate Tom Steyer?

August 14, 2019 8:02 amAugust 14, 2019 9:27 am

Latecomer Democratic Presidential candidate Tom Steyer is looking for California campaign staffers. And he’s so concerned about diversity, equity, and inclusion, he uses the acronym “(DEI)” in the advertisement. Billionaire climate change activist Tom Steyer made his fortune investing in...

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The Regulatory Zealot Behind California’s Surging Gasoline Prices

April 29, 2019 6:36 amApril 29, 2019 9:54 am

Since Gov. Gavin Newsom returned from his 3,000-mile trip to visit constituents in El Salvador, gasoline prices have risen above $4.00 a gallon, by some accounts a full $1.18 more than the national average. The governor suspects “inappropriate industry practices,”...

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Gov. Gavin Newsom Appoints Environmental Justice Warrior To Key Post

January 30, 2019 1:03 amJanuary 31, 2019 1:41 pm

California’s new Governor Gavin Newsom has been busy setting up his team even since before officially taking office. And with his new team taking shape, many want to know who these appointees are, where they came from, and their backgrounds....