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CA Democratic Lawmakers Make Last Ditch Attempt To Stop EPA Waiver Vote That Could End 2035 EV Mandate

May 21, 2025 4:35 pmMay 21, 2025 4:44 pm

Governor Gavin Newsom, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA), U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) and other prominent Democratic lawmakers made a last chance effort to try to sway the U.S. Senate vote on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) waiver for California’s...

Senate Vote on Ending the EPA Waiver for California’s 2035 Gas Powered Car Mandate Moved up to this Week

May 21, 2025 2:45 amMay 21, 2025 2:46 am

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) announced Tuesday that the House will vote on the Environmental Protection Agency’s waiver for California’s 2035 new gas powered car sales ban mandate this week, potentially setting up the beginning of the end for...

Rep. Ro Khanna a Speculative Candidate in 2028 Presidential Democratic Primary

May 19, 2025 5:32 pmMay 19, 2025 5:32 pm

Much has been made of the fact that two of the top potential candidates for the Democratic nomination in 2028 are from California: Former Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Gavin Newsom. Both are currently polling, but one candidate is...

GM Latest Car Maker to Turn Against CA’s 2035 Gas Powered Car Sales Ban Mandate

May 19, 2025 2:42 pmMay 19, 2025 2:42 pm

Over the weekend, General Motors shifted their stance on California’s 2035 new gas powered car sales ban mandate, introducing lobbying efforts to help end the mandate, as well as urging employees to help as well by contacting Senators to vote...

Latest U.S. Census Data on Cities: Florida and Texas Still Dominant in Growth

May 19, 2025 2:58 amMay 19, 2025 2:59 am

The latest U.S. Census Bureau “Population Growth Reported Across Cities and Towns in All U.S. Regions” reports “Cities of all sizes grew on average from 2023 to 2024 with Southern and Western cities experiencing accelerated growth.” Interestingly, the fastest growing...

California Facing $8.43/gallon Gas – a 75% Increase – as Refineries Close

May 6, 2025 3:10 pmMay 8, 2025 6:52 am

“California can ill afford the loss of one refinery, let alone two,” says USC Professor Michael Mische in a new report warning of an impending gas crisis this summer. “In 1982, California satisfied 62% of its petroleum needs from in-state...

Repeal of 2035 Gas Car Ban Mandate Hangs in Balance in U.S. Senate

May 2, 2025 1:09 pmMay 2, 2025 1:09 pm

The elimination of the Environmental Protection Agency waiver that federally approved of California’s 2035 gas-powered car ban faces a huge Senate vote this month following the House voting in favor of the waiver’s removal on Thursday. At the center of the...