May 12, 2021 | State Gov News
The California Energy Commission rolled out new building code drafts in the past week, proposing to update building standards in the state to require new homes to have equipment that would allow all-electric appliances to be built in favor of natural gas. Source:...
May 12, 2021 | State Gov News
The move comes after months of confusing mixed messages from Newsom. The oil industry called it an “illegal mandate” and vowed to fight it. Source: Newsom orders ban on new oil fracking by 2024 |...
May 11, 2021 | State Gov News
The most important strategy to achieve net zero carbon emissions in California by mid-century is to ramp up use of electric vehicles. Source: Zero net carbon transportation will save money and create jobs |...
May 10, 2021 | State Gov News
CalTrout is thrilled to see that California’s newest Senator is a public lands champion. Source: California Senator Alex Padilla Introduces the CA Public Lands Act | California...
May 10, 2021 | State Gov News
Package includes billions for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, with a focus on small and disadvantaged communities. Source: THIS JUST IN … Governor Newsom Announces $5.1 Billion Package for Water Infrastructure and Drought Response as Part of $100 Billion...
May 7, 2021 | State Gov News
The number of Californians declined in 2020 for the first year since at least 1900. But state officials insist it’s not an exodus. Source: Why is California’s population shrinking? |...
May 3, 2021 | State Gov News
We’re not losing high-income people fleeing California taxes, columnist George Skelton writes. More affluent people have been moving here than departing because they can afford our escalating costs of living. Source: Skelton: Blame housing costs for California’s...
Apr 27, 2021 | State Gov News
President Joe Biden’s infrastructure plan could include funding for the “Ike Dike,” which would shield Houston and the Texas Gulf Coast from storms. Source: In Texas, Biden’s infrastructure plan raises hope of an ‘Ike Dike’ to protect...
