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EPA Approves New CA Zero Emissions Electric Truck Regulation by 2035

March 31, 2023 2:29 pmMarch 31, 2023 3:10 pm

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced their approval of California’s Advanced Clean Trucks regulations on Friday, officially allowing California and six others states to have certain benchmarks for the sales and road use of zero emission trucks and heavy duty...

California Oil Prioritization Bill Unanimously Passes Sen. Environmental Quality Committee

March 29, 2023 5:21 pmMarch 30, 2023 4:17 pm

A bill to prioritize California oil production over certain foreign imports was passed unanimously by the Senate Environmental Quality Committee on Wednesday, less than a day after Governor Gavin Newsom signed the SBx1-2 oil company oversight bill into law. Senate...

Gov. Gavin Newsom Announces Ending State Water Restrictions

March 24, 2023 7:36 pmMarch 24, 2023 7:36 pm

Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Friday that the state would be ending numerous water restrictions, while keeping those aimed at preserving groundwater and helping further recharge the Klamath River and Colorado River areas. For the past several years, the drought...

Secretary Su? Say It Ain’t So

March 24, 2023 3:58 pmMarch 24, 2023 3:59 pm

Erstwhile California labor secretary and Employment Development Department chief Julie Su will face a bumpy road in her quest to become the nation’s next Secretary of Labor. President Biden nominated Su at the end of February when former Secretary Marty...

Gov. Newsom Signs Flight Attendant Rest Break Bill Into Law

March 24, 2023 12:53 pmMarch 24, 2023 12:53 pm

Governor Gavin Newsom signed a rare mid-session bill into law on Thursday, legally allowing flight attendants to have the right to negotiate meal and rest break benefits while complying with both state and federal law. Senate Bill 41, authored by...

California EDD Deemed ‘Non-Responsive’ by Congressional Committee

March 24, 2023 2:45 amMarch 24, 2023 6:19 am

A person in a coma is considered to be non-responsive. Unironically, also considered to be non-responsive is California’s Employment Development Department (EDD) when it comes to answering Congressional questions. The House Committee on Oversight and Accountability – which is looking...

Gov. Newsom Highlights ‘Return, Restore, Rebuild’ In State Of The State Letter

March 23, 2023 2:30 amMarch 23, 2023 2:31 am

Governor Gavin Newsom released his annual State of the State letter, following his recent Tour of the State of California, outlining what he plans to do in California in the next year. While the Governor was broad on most points, he...