Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna announces he won’t seek California Senate seat, endorses Rep. Barbara Lee
Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna of California announced Sunday that he won’t enter the competitive Democratic primary to fill retiring Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s senate seat in the Golden State, electing to endorse Democratic Rep. Barbara Lee instead.
California attorney general supports bill that would allow penalties against oil companies for high gas prices
As California lawmakers advance a bill that could ultimately punish oil companies for excessive profits, the state’s attorney general says that the legislative action will help hold oil companies accountable.
Palm Springs City Councilwoman Lisa Middleton Announces Run For State Senate
Palm Springs City Councilwoman Lisa Middleton, the first transgender person elected to public office in Californian history, announced her run for the 19th Senate District this week, planning to face off against incumbent Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh (R-Yucaipa) next year.
California takes on oil companies again with law that could cap profits in state
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation that could force the oil industry to cap profits and reveal gas price data in its largest U.S. market – demonstrating his clout in a state dominated by Democrats and the weakening of a once powerful lobby.
New California gas price law another defeat for oil industry
It was just a few weeks ago that California Gov. Gavin Newsom called the oil industry the second most powerful force on earth, trailing only Mother Nature in its ability to bend the elements — both physical and political — to its will.
