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Advocates: Cutting High Speed Rail Out of Climate Bill Was a Mistake

By Kea Wilson | Aug 3, 2022 | No Comments

The Democrats' decision to axe high speed rail from the climate bill has some advocates wondering what it will take for lawmakers to finally understand the environmentally transformative potential of the mode.

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Three GOP Senators Want to Protect Motorists’ Right to Drive Drunk

By Kea Wilson | Aug 1, 2022 | No Comments

A new bill from three Senate Republicans would repeal a law that aimed to end drunk driving.

We could just keep on building for this - but that would benefit nobody.

Missed Climate Targets, Misalignment of Transportation Funding: Why California Needs A.B. 2438

By Sandy Naranjo | Jul 28, 2022 | No Comments

A.B. 2438 would require transportation funding programs to incorporate urgent climate goals. Its fate is uncertain.

Bikes parked in front of the California State Capitol building in Sacramento

Quick Legislative Update: Where Are They Now?

By Melanie Curry | Jul 11, 2022 | No Comments

Last weeks of session will see last-minute wins and fails: These are the bills still in the balance

No-Freeway-Expansion Bill Dies in Senate Committee

By Melanie Curry | Jun 29, 2022 | No Comments

Assemblymember Garcia's bill to protect disadvantaged communities from freeway expansions and accompanying pollution burdens failed to meet the deadline

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State Budget Agreement Includes HSR Bonds and a $1.05 Billion ATP Bump

By Melanie Curry | Jun 27, 2022 | No Comments

This seemingly sudden agreement on high-speed rail is a little anti-climactic, if welcome.

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