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California’s Top Climate Official to Retire From Air Resources Board

The Department of Justice and truck manufacturers recently sued the California Air Resources Board over emissions regulations.
California’s Top Climate Official to Retire From Air Resources Board
California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks during an address on June 10, 2025. Office of California Governor via AP
Jill McLaughlin
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The chair of California’s environmental regulatory board will retire at the end of the month, Gov. Gavin Newsom said on Sept. 15.

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle had called for California Air Resources Board Chair Liane Randolph’s resignation, and multiple high-profile lawsuits were filed against the agency.

Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.