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New Mexico Governor Kickstarts Effort to Overhaul Oil and Gas Regulation

The 1935 Oil and Gas Act outlines oversight of fossil fuel production in the state. It hasn't been updated in decades.

Capital & Main · Dec 5, 2023

Federal Infrastructure Dollars to Upgrade Fragile Indian Country Power Grid

The Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California still lacks reliable electricity. Modernizing the grid could also lead to better-paying jobs.

Capital & Main · Dec 4, 2023

Duel in the Desert: Fossil Fuel Giants and Environmentalists Face Off Over Energy Transition at COP28

Amid revelations over host country UAE using climate conference to strike oil and gas deals, the lack of financing for clean energy looms over the globe.

Capital & Main · Dec 2, 2023

Is Pennsylvania Governor’s Deal With Natural Gas Giant a PR Stunt? Some Think So.

Texas sees “bonanza” in carbon storage market, motivated more by money than emissions reductions.

Capital & Main · Nov 20, 2023

One of the Largest Evictions in Los Angeles History is Based on Claims the City Denies

Barrington Plaza owner says city-mandated fire safety upgrade is behind more than 500 evictions. City officials say there is no such requirement.

Capital & Main · Nov 20, 2023

Trump, Extremism and ‘Liberal’ as an Adjective

In an era of rising authoritarianism, political theorist Michael Walzer says “liberal” must mean rejecting overreaches of both the left and right.

Capital & Main · Nov 17, 2023

Californians Want Government Action Against Fading Economic Prospects

More than 7 out of 10 think children will be worse off than their parents and favor spending on tax credits, child care and job training.

Capital & Main · Nov 16, 2023

Residential Hotels Got Contracts Under the Los Angeles Mayor’s Homelessness Program Despite Violations 

A city law sought to prevent low-cost housing from turning into hotels, but some landlords rented to tourists anyway. That didn’t stop them from receiving city funds for a new temporary shelter program.

Capital & Main · Nov 14, 2023

Without Tree Cover, Urban Californians Are Hit Harder By Heat, Air Pollution

California cities have the least urban tree canopy in the U.S. A Los Angeles housing project shows how residents can transform their environment — if they can get support.

Capital & Main · Nov 13, 2023

After Five Years in Fighting Disney in Courts, Anaheim Living Wage Law to Take Effect

Despite the long delay to raise resort workers’ wages close to $20 an hour, their 2018 victory inspired labor collaboration driving current strikes.

Capital & Main · Nov 9, 2023