by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) … (A)an even hotter report from Jonn Axsen, Director of Sustainable Transportation Action Research Team and Michael Wolinetz at Navius Research is slamming California’s Legislative Analyst’s Office 2018 Low Carbon Fuel Standard report that had recommended the legislature rely more on the cap-and-trade policy instead of an LCFS. Also hot-off-the-press news that folks are lovin’ is the proposed New Mexico Clean Fuel Standard Act, a Governor’s priority bill that would bring an estimated $47 million in economic investments annually to the state while reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector.
In today’s Digest, a look at the 5 counterpoints to the LAO Report’s conclusions as well as a look at Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM)’s proposed New Mexico Clean Fuel Standard Act and what that means. READ MORE
As hot as John Travolta was in the ‘70s, an even hotter report from Jonn Axsen, Director of Sustainable Transportation Action Research Team and Michael Wolinetz at Navius Research is slamming California’s Legislative Analyst’s Office 2018 Low Carbon Fuel Standard report that had recommended the legislature rely more on the cap-and-trade policy instead of an LCFS. Also hot-off-the-press news that folks are lovin’ is the proposed New Mexico Clean Fuel Standard Act, a Governor’s priority bill that would bring an estimated $47 million in economic investments annually to the state while reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector.
Municipal League outlines goals for legislative session
Law enforcement reform and some new economic development initiatives are among the 13 legislative priorities that the New Mexico Municipal League has identified for the 2021 legislative session, due to begin Jan. 19 and planned as a largely online and remote session.
The group’s goals were discussed during the Friday annual meeting of the board of directors of the Southeastern New Mexico Economic Development District/Council of Governments, which was held online and by phone.
Not all of the 13 actions pertain to specific bills. Some are ideas are about working groups to advocate for future legislative changes or efforts to improve communication with state departments.