Nearly 20 years ago, I co-authored and cast my vote in favor of Assembly Bill 32, the Global Warming Solutions Act, which authorized California’s cap-and-trade program. At that time, many of my ...

California agriculture has never shied away from change. We've weathered droughts, regulatory whiplash, market upheavals and changing consumer demands. We've adapted - often faster than we get credit ...

Democratic lawmakers in California approved a sweeping slate of climate and environmental bills Saturday – a package that would double-down on climate commitments like cap-and-trade and high speed ...

California lawmakers are rushing to extend the state’s landmark cap-and-trade climate program through 2045 amid opposition from unions and industry. Why now: There's a Wednesday deadline to introduce ...

California lawmakers have an opportunity to boldly recommit to our climate agenda by reauthorizing the state’s cap and invest program — a move that would stabilize the carbon market, unlock billions ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the intersection of state & federal policy and politics. Nov 12, 2025, 08:26pm EST Nov 14, 2025, 07:27am EST MONROE ...

Farm workers tend a field in Turlock. California agriculture supports reauthorizing cap-and-trade to reduce emissions, fund programs like FARMER and protect San Joaquin Valley air quality. Andy Alfaro ...

California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks during an announcement of "LA Rises," a new public-private philanthropic initiative to support Los Angeles area wildfire recovery. Reauthorizing California’s ...