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Ringside: The Denominators of our Prosperity – Energy and Water

January 14, 2026 3:29 pmJanuary 14, 2026 3:29 pm

Abundant and affordable energy and water are prerequisites to solving every other challenge standing in the way of lowering California’s overall cost-of-living. Not only because the cost for energy and water directly impacts the cost to build homes, pay household...

California Governor Gavin Newsom’s Fairytale State of the State

January 8, 2026 3:56 pmJanuary 11, 2026 9:57 pm

“Was that a State of the State address, or the opening act of a campaign speech?” California State Senator Tony Strickland (R-Huntington Beach) asked, following Governor Gavin Newsom’s final State of the State address. “Californians want honesty and accountability, not...

Nevada Governor Lombardo Appoints Fuel Resiliency Committee to Counter California’s Radical and Punitive Energy Policies

January 7, 2026 5:34 pmJanuary 7, 2026 5:34 pm

In an offensive move underscoring the ripple effects of California’s radical and punitive energy policies, Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo (R) announced today the appointments to the newly established Fuel Resiliency Committee. This statewide advisory body aims to bolster Nevada’s preparedness...

President Trump’s 20 Point Plan To Make America Great Again is Flourishing

January 1, 2026 7:00 amJanuary 1, 2026 8:54 am

Remember candidate Donald Trump’s 20-point plan to save America? It was part of his Agenda 47. Trump Dedicated his platform “To the Forgotten Men and Women of America.” How has President Donald Trump done in 11 months? Let’s review. Agenda...

Nevada Governor Proposes ‘Fuel Resiliency Subcommittee’ In Response To Oil Refinery Closures in California

October 17, 2025 12:37 pmOctober 17, 2025 12:38 pm

California’s state-sanctioned war on the oil industry has led to a mass exodus of oil companies and their respective refineries. Two major refineries in California, Phillips 66 and Valero, are ceasing refining and gasoline production due to legislative and environmental...

Fueling Poverty, Not Progress: Why Extending Cap and Trade to 2045 Is a Bad Deal

August 1, 2025 3:30 amAugust 1, 2025 3:31 am

As President Donald Trump champions a “big, beautiful” economic revival, California’s cap-and-trade program stands as a stark reminder of legacy policies that burden everyday Americans for no clear gain. This system, which forces oil companies to buy emission allowances to...

One Big Beautiful Bill Passes House, Goes to Trump for July 4 Signature

July 3, 2025 5:20 pmJuly 7, 2025 6:04 am

“OBBB” as the One Big Beautiful Bill is nicknamed, has passed the House and is one its way to President Donald Trump for a July 4th signing. What a symbolic signing that will be. There’s a lot to love in...