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Elon Musk Is Hiring the Same Lobbying Firms That Represent Your Transit Agency

Weak ethics laws allow dozens of lobbying firms to work for both Elon Musk's companies and the cities, transit agencies, and climate philanthropies he and DOGE are attacking — and some advocates think it's time for them to pick a side.

May 5, 2025

Senate Committee Rejects Legislation Allowing Lawsuits Against Oil and Gas Companies for Climate Disasters

The legislation, introduced by Senator Scott Wiener (D-SF) would have been the first of its kind in the country.

April 9, 2025

New Network Sets Out to Reform State DOTs

"We've done a good job of setting goals that make for a good news headline, yet the state has ultimately dropped the ball on implementation," says Hana Creger of the Greenlining Institute.

April 2, 2025