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Speed Camera Bill Up for the Umpteenth Time; Supporters Speak Out
Several previous versions of the automated speed camera bill were stopped in the black box process of the Assembly Appropriations Committee.
April 13, 2023
Everybody Wants an Electric School Bus
Applicants for the first $500 million from the federal Clean School Bus Program requested almost $4 billion.
February 16, 2023
Looking Ahead to Legislature’s December “Special Session” on Oil Profits
Governor Newsom claims that the oil industry has been increasing prices unfairly and blaming the surge in prices on inflation and environmental regulations even as it brought in record profits
November 14, 2022
Stop Sign Bill Is Dead
Author Boerner Horvath pulled A.B. 1713 because it was clear that Newsom planned to veto it
August 31, 2022
What Would Newsom’s “Gas Tax Inflation Adjustment Holiday” Really Mean?
Newsom proposes to pause the scheduled gas tax adjustment for inflation this year. What good would that do - and what harm?
January 12, 2022
Governor Newsom Signs Legislation Allowing Cities Greater Control of Speed Limits and Bus Lane/Stop Enforcement
But he also vetoes legislation legalizing "Idaho Stops" and banning "jaywalking" laws.
October 9, 2021
California Takes Victory Lap on Federal EV Goals, Environmental Standards

August 5, 2021
Gov. Newsom Proposes $500M for Active Transport
It's not the $2B requested by the advocates, and it's not even near what he proposes for litter cleanup, but it would help.
May 17, 2021
Bay Area Begins to Roll Out E-Bike Incentives Under Clean Cars 4 All

February 18, 2021
CA Bill Would Ban New Fracking Permits and Phase Out the Practice

February 17, 2021