Newsom Signs Bills Restricting California Oil, Gas Operations

Western States Petroleum Association President Catherine Reheis-Boyd said the legislation will drive up costs for Californians.
Newsom Signs Bills Restricting California Oil, Gas Operations
California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks in Los Angeles on Sep. 25, 2024. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sept. 25 signed a series of bills into law that limit oil and gas operations across the state, prompting criticism from a member of the fossil fuel industry who says the measures will lead to higher costs for Californians.

The three bills are aimed at protecting public health and wildlife and empowering local communities to set greater protections around oil and gas activities in their neighborhoods, Newsom’s office said in a statement.

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