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After Years of Gains, GOP Pushes to Roll Back Chemical Regulations

In Texas, environmental activists and experts raise the alarm about the impact on the state's petrochemical industry.

Capital & Main · Mar 4

In New Mexico, Natural Gas Transporter Goes to the Mat Over $47.8 Million Fine

The state has spent $225,000 in staff time fighting Targa over emission infractions, some that the company reported itself.

Capital & Main · Mar 3

From SoCal to Minneapolis, Fatal Encounters Show Impunity of Immigration Officials, Advocates Say

To activists, the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti echo two controversial killings in San Diego under Rodney Scott’s watch.

Capital & Main · Mar 2

Photo Essay: The Californians Powering America

Powerful photos capture the lives and work of California immigrants whose contributions often go unseen or underappreciated. A selection of images from an exhibition at Los Angeles County libraries shows the range of visual stories on display through March.

Capital & Main · Feb 23

As Climate Crisis Upended Homeowners Insurance, the Industry Resisted Regulation

When an international organization sought to create guidelines on climate risk, insurance lobbying groups pushed back.

Capital & Main · Feb 20

Cuts Aimed at Abortion Are Hitting Basic Care

Emergency state support for Planned Parenthood can’t fully offset lost Medicaid dollars, and patients are paying the price.

Capital & Main · Feb 19

Effort to Fast-Track Semiconductor Manufacturing Faces Community Pushback

Lawsuit over Micron’s massive Syracuse project raises concerns about toxic risks and alleges a rushed environmental review.

Capital & Main · Feb 18

More Lost ‘Horizons’: How New Mexico’s Climate Plan Flamed Out Again

A small clutch of Democratic legislators once again sinks a plan to dramatically reduce the state’s greenhouse gas emissions.

Capital & Main · Feb 17

Pennsylvania Spent Big on a ‘Petrochemical Renaissance.’ It Never Arrived.

Visions of a booming hub that would bring jobs and prosperity to Appalachia faded, but the plastic “nurdles” remain.

Capital & Main · Feb 16

Trump Administration ‘Wanted to Use Us as a Trophy,’ Says School Board Member Arrested Over Church Protest

Black Lives Matter leaders recount their arrests last month after a Minnesota anti-ICE protest.

Capital & Main · Feb 12