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In CRA first, Senate blocks an EPA waiver after procedural change
The Senate, in a first, used a fast-track procedure Thursday to nullify an EPA emissions waiver for California.
Senate GOP set to revoke California's car emissions standards, in a move Democrats call "the nuclear option"
Senate Republicans could vote this week to take away California's ability to impose tough limits on car emissions — a move ...
Senate Republicans trigger a clash over the filibuster, eyeing vote to nix electric vehicle rule
GOP leaders insist they aren't trying to end the 60-vote rule. Democrats warn that by ignoring the parliamentarian in this ...
Senate sidesteps parliamentarian, widens reach of CRA
The Senate took 10 votes Wednesday to approve procedural changes that allow it to take up three joint resolutions that would ...
Senate GOP pushes to undo Biden-era CA emissions waivers as controversy brews over purported rule-bending
Senate Republicans oppose California's car emissions rules, questioning the EPA's authority and potential nationwide effects.
California state senator cited for DUI after crash near Capitol says she’s been ‘falsely accused’
A California state senator cited on suspicion of DUI following a car crash in Sacramento has forcefully denied the allegation ...
Padilla places hold on Trump EPA nominees over efforts to ax California EV mandate
Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) is placing a hold on the Trump administration’s picks for key roles at the Environmental ...