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Curious why you think Prop 45 is likely to pass, especially with the data center pushback, toxic accidents occurring recently,…

On A Warning to Local Planners in California

Eric, if You were given the choice of either adopting BACA or simply repealing CEQA entirely, which would you choose?

On A summary of BACA

Sigh, Buffy is not really from Berkeley or Oakland, she's from the Valley and it shows. She's supported by the…

On The end of endangered species habitat protections in California?

Surely I'm not the only one with the distinct impression that the Cal Chamber of Commerce has a definite dislike…

On A summary of BACA

On a similar note, the current administration has attempted to strip collective bargaining rights for over a million civil servants,…

On The National Security Scam

I wonder why California did not use this strategy (preliminary injunction) to stop EPA from submitting the original three waivers…

On Judge Smacks Down EPA’s Attempt to Revoke Six of California’s Waivers

A law firm in Ankara can provide support for clients involved in negotiations or formal disputes. Careful preparation can help…

On Four Tight House Races in California

Thank you for this analysis, Dan. I sent Randy a check in May, and will send him a larger one…

On Four Tight House Races in California

Thank you for the useful summary and overview. And less bad news than expected is indeed good news.

On What We Know About Trump’s Impact on Clean Energy

I can't thank you enough for this story. It brought back the anti-government anger I felt in 1969. The Santa…

On The Attack on California’s Coast Puts Us in Uncharted Waters

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