Cost-effective and stable production of gas, electricity, water, and other critical California public utilities are the backbone of economic stability. Preventing price gouging, ensuring ample corporate competition, maintaining transparency between industrial special interests and Sacramento, and providing high quality service for local and statewide communities are several of the key priorities for independent-minded voters. Moving forward, independents will be paying close attention to California public utility solutions that strike the proper balance between environmental protection and laissez-faire economics.
Trade wars usually do start out small but have a nasty habit of escalating. Additional tariffs may be coming in May after a ruling on Chinese dumping of solar panels.
The San Joaquin Valley is a highly contentious area in the California water wars. Farmers receive just a small amount of their water allocation.
Business interests have long complained that California’s onerous rules and permit processes make it difficult for development to occur,
Cadiz Inc. of Los Angeles is proposing an ambitious, controversial water transfer and storage plan that, regardless of its advantages or problems, demonstrates the seriousness of California’s water problem.
The transition away from coal to renewable energy in Arizona is underway, as it has huge solar and wind energy potential waiting to be used.
New Maldivian President, Mohamed Waheed was blocked from entering the capitol on Thursday by angry supporters of former President Mohamed Nasheed who resigned from power last month.
Republican Congressman Devin Nunes from the 21st District in Central Valley is sponsoring HR 1837, the Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act.
