2024 Law Politics 
Legal Planet
OCTOBER 11, 2023
The California Legislature has enacted and Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed into law SB 389 , an important water law reform measure authored by State Senator Ben Allen. SB 389 is part of a broader initiative by the Legislature–and public interest groups–to reform and update California’s water laws.
Clean Energy Law
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Green , and James Bee On 2 February 2024, the European Parliament (Parliament) and European Council (Council) reached a provisional deal on a directive promoting the repair of broken or defective goods, known as the Right to Repair Directive. The directive aims to reduce waste and bolster the repair sector. Davies , Michael D.
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Corp Watch
MARCH 8, 2024
Why Panera is causing a stir in California politics CNN PaulaR Fri, 03/08/2024 - 16:18 Friday, March 1, 2024 Read more Samantha Delouya The minimum wage for fast food workers in California is set to increase to $20 per hour on April 1, but one curious carve-out in the new minimum wage law has ignited controversy in the state.
Legal Planet
AUGUST 18, 2022
One option, a tax on carbon dioxide emissions, gets the most attention but seems politically impossible. The closest we’ve ever come to a carbon tax is a limited fee on methane emissions under the new IRA law. If a carbon tax were politically feasible, there would be a lot to be said in its favor. Download as PDF.
Legal Planet
JUNE 14, 2024
That’s true for two reasons: first, the federal government plays only a modest role when it comes to administering and enforcing water rights laws. water rights administration is primarily the responsibility of state regulators, applying and enforcing state laws. That’s because across the U.S.,
Union of Concerned Scientists
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Their omnipresent influence on national politics and international negotiations has trapped consumers in a fossil fuel-dependent system and threatens to delay climate action even further, with the most severe consequences for those already in the most vulnerable situations. What role does science play in climate advisory opinions?
PA Environment Daily
OCTOBER 12, 2024
Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming) announced plans to introduce legislation to prohibit municipalities from receiving Act 13 drilling impact fees if they set more protective standards on the development of natural gas than required in state or federal law and while a challenge to local restrictions is being litigated. In May 2024, Sen.
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