Steyer Hits Natural Gas Prices to Advocate for Full Phase-Out

'We shouldn't spend any more time investing in natural gas infrastructure'

Todd Shepherd
November 29, 2018 2:35 PM

California billionaire and political activist Tom Steyer used November volatility in natural gas prices to advocate for a phasing out of the fuel to be replaced by wind and solar technologies.

California’s Gas-Tax Repeal ‘Too Close to Call’ in Final Stretch

After $47 million in negative ads, late poll finds 44 support, 41 oppose

Susan Crabtree
November 6, 2018 11:25 AM

ENCINITAS, Calif.—The campaign to repeal California's gas-tax increase was outspent roughly 10 to one and faced an onslaught of negative ads but the outcome appeared too close to call in the final days of the election.

DeMaio Threatens to Recall California Attorney General Over ‘Deceptive’ Gas-Tax Repeal Language

Supporters say Becerra purposely tried to mislead voters

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra

Susan Crabtree
October 30, 2018 5:00 AM

The leading organizer of California's gas-tax repeal on Monday pledged to lead a recall effort against state Attorney General Xavier Becerra for writing what he called a purposefully deceptive title for the ballot measure.

Porter Did Not Sign Gas-Tax Repeal Initiative Despite Recent Pledge of Support

Gas-Tax Repeal Bus Tour focuses on key Orange County districts in final days before midterms

Susan Crabtree
October 26, 2018 5:00 AM

Katie Porter, the university professor and Democratic candidate running against Rep. Mimi Walters (R., Calif.), did not sign the ballot initiative to get a gas-tax repeal proposal on the ballot even though she vocally opposed higher gas taxes in a campaign ad.

California’s Gas-Tax Repeal Campaign Cites ‘Epic’ Levels of Taxpayer Waste and Abuse

Los Angeles bought $65 million worth of electric buses from China

Shell Oil Reports 30 Percent Quarterly Profit Increase

Susan Crabtree
October 10, 2018 11:25 AM

Organizers for the campaign to repeal California's latest gas-tax increase are hitting back at opponents who say eliminating the tax hike would pose a danger to public safety by cutting funding for road and bridge projects across the state.

Caught on Tape: Recording Shows Porter ‘Flip-Flop’ on Gas Taxes

Porter: 'I support all the people who voted for' the gas-tax hike

Susan Crabtree
September 11, 2018 5:00 AM

Katie Porter, a university professor and Democratic candidate running against Rep. Mimi Walters (R., Calif.), dismissed the gas-tax repeal campaign in California as a GOP distraction four months before she vocally opposed higher gas taxes in a campaign ad.

Calif. Road Workers Accused of Stopping Traffic to Pass Out Anti-Gas Tax Repeal Flyers

Gas-tax opponents label incident Bridgegate 2.0

Susan Crabtree
August 30, 2018 11:15 AM

Organizers of the campaign to repeal California's latest gas-tax increase are accusing the state's transportation department of illegally directing one of its contractors to stop traffic on a major highway to pass out leaflets opposing the repeal.

Cisneros Campaigns With Recalled Senator in California

Move comes amid more Dem defections on state's gas-tax hike

Susan Crabtree
August 28, 2018 5:00 AM

California Democrat Gil Cisneros, who is running in a tight open-seat contest in a conservative-leaning district, is facing criticism for campaigning with a state senator recalled for his vote raising gas taxes across the state.

Calif. Gas Tax Repeal Gains Surprise Dem Backer

California Gas-Tax Repeal Organizers See Rallying Point for GOP Voters

Ballot initiative would repeal tax hikes

Susan Crabtree
July 18, 2018 5:00 AM

Organizers of a measure to overturn a 12-cent gas tax in California are expanding their campaign to shine a spotlight on government waste and abuse in transportation spending in the Golden State, an effort they hope will boost GOP turn-out efforts in the fall’s elections.

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