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Big Oil Has Pumped $170 Million into California Campaigns Since 2001
The Western States Petroleum Association (WSPA), the most powerful corporate lobbying group in California, and its members have contributed $170 million to California political...
California Oil Lobby Spent a Record $22 Million in 2015
The oil industry spent a record $22 million lobbying California legislators and officials last year, allowing it to largely determine which bills passed and...
Salmon Fishermen and Consumer Groups Criticize FDA Approval of Frankenfish
The federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on November 19 approved genetically engineered salmon, called "Frankenfish" by critics, as “safe” for human consumption in...
Governor Brown Appoints Republican Oil Executive to be Industry Regulator
As advocates of Senate Bill 350 were celebrating the signing of the state’s new renewable energy law by Jerry Brown last week, a major...
Governor Brown Under Fire for Axing State Oil Regulators and ‘Pay to Play Politics’
Jerry Brown continually attempts to portray himself as a "climate leader" and "green governor" at environmental conferences and photo opportunities across the globe, but...
California’s Biggest ‘Secret’ — Oil Industry Capture of the Regulatory Apparatus
The biggest, most explosive story in California environmental politics is the capture of the regulatory apparatus by the regulated, but you wouldn’t know it...
Influential Ag Firm Changes Name of Corporation to ‘The Wonderful Company;’ And Gov. Brown...
Beverly Hills billionaires Lynda and Stewart Resnick, who are among the most influential people in California agribusiness and are the foremost advocates of Governor...
California’s Thirsty Almond Acreage Grows By 150,000 Acres During Record Drought
California growers continue to expand their almond acreage in the state during the drought while the Brown administration has mandated that urban families slash...
