High Speed Rail, Press Releases

Under the Microscope: Senate Questions Rail Authority’s Ridership Numbers

Last Thursday, the Senate Transportation and Housing Committee held yet another oversight hearing on California’s High Speed Rail project. The focus of this...

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Press Releases, Water

How to Transition the Bay Delta Conservation Plan into Making Real Progress for California

With a new State administration there is a real opportunity to make meaningful progress towards enhancing California’s environment and water supply. The Bay...

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Press Releases

Transitions at PCL

After nearly four successful years as Legislative Director for the League, Tina Andolina has taken a job with California State Senator Lois Wolk (D-Vacaville)....

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Press Releases

PCL’s Ballot Initiative Results – Ups and Downs

The elections are finally over and of the four measures the Planning and Conservation League was involved with there were some big victories and some...

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Climate, Press Releases

New Federal Rules Target Heavy Duty Vehicle Emissions and Fuel Economy

Last week, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Transportation announced new proposed fuel efficiency standards for heavy vehicles....

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High Speed Rail, Press Releases

Past Legal Limits? Governor May Have Overstretched With Veto of High Speed Rail Authority Oversight Provisions

After a year of poor marks and critical reports from the State Auditor, the Legislative Analysis and even UC Berkeley, the High Speed Rail Authority was put on...

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Press Releases, Water

Is Lake Mead Drying Up? Reservoir Reaches Historic Low

Last Sunday Lake Mead, created by the construction of Hoover Dam, dropped to its lowest level since the reservoir was filled 75 years ago. The water level is...

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High Speed Rail, Press Releases

Governor Line Item Vetoes HSR Oversight Protection in the Budget

On the heels of several critical reports from the Legislative Analysis Office, the State Auditor, and the University of California, Berkeley, detailing the...

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CEQA, Legislation, Press Releases

California Legislature Passes a CEQA-Free Budget

The passage of the budget last Friday marks several miles stones, most notably the passage of the latest budget ever. However, this budget is also remarkable...

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Legislators Hold a Joint Hearing on Prop 26: Measure and the Proponents Get Slammed

On Wednesday the Assembly and Senate revenue and tax committees held a joint hearing to discuss Proposition 26.  The “Polluter Protection Act” as it’s...

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