SACRAMENTO- California Public Utilities Commission administrators (CPUC) are proposing max capacity at Aliso Canyon Natural Gas Facility against both environmental advocates and Governor Gavin Newsom’s plan to shut down the facility.
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SACRAMENTO, CA- In case you missed it, the CA State Legislature committed to prioritizing the climate and vulnerable communities, moving eleven bills authored by State Senator Henry Stern (D-Los Angeles) to the Assembly Appropriations Committee before heading to the Assembly floor.
Airports, Aviation Industry Stall Bill to Address Growing Climate Pollution Problem
State Senator Henry Stern (D-Los Angeles) was forced to delay SB 720 by the Assembly Natural Resources on Monday. This first-of-its-kind bill addresses spiking aviation sector climate pollution, and faces intense opposition from airports and the airline industry they serve. The bill requires airports in the most heavily-polluted low income communities in the state to disclose to the California Air Resources Board greenhouse gas emissions resulting from their operations.
SACRAMENTO, CA- At the house of origin deadline, California’s State Senate green lighted a host of critical climate measures being advanced by the Senate’s California Air Resources Board’s appointee and Chair of the Joint Legislative Committee on Climate Change Policies, State Senator Henry Stern (D-Los Angeles). Stern applauded his colleagues and Senate leadership for continuing to advance climate progress despite a few setbacks with the loss of Senate Bill 12 and 507 before they could be voted on by the full body.
SB302- Compassionate Access to Medical Cannabis Act
SACRAMENTO – On the heels of an agreement between State Senator Henry Stern (D-Los Angeles) and Senate Judiciary Chair Tom Umberg (D-Santa Ana) to delay the hearing of Senate Bill 845, the senators released the following statement:
SACRAMENTO – One hour into the Senate Energy Committee PUC Oversight hearing, Senator Stern was dismayed to hear that SoCalGas would not be taking the stand to testify while ratepayers are left reeling with gas bills up to 300% higher than usual. The last minute change to their scheduled appearance reflects the same lack of transparency that the company has exhibited as it blindsided everyday families over the last few months with soaring utility bills.