Rail Safety Bill Passes Out Of Senate Committee
Bill requires minimum two–person train crews Legislation authored by Senator Lois Wolk (D-Davis) to protect communities along…
Senator Wolk Introduces “End of Life Option Act”
In a press conference held Wednesday in the State Capitol, Senators Bill Monning and Lois Wolk were…
Senator Wolk Applauds New Law on Crisis Nurseries, Push for Action on Oil by Rail
Wolk applauds new law supporting crisis nurseries in Yolo, throughout state Governor signs bill to remove unnecessary…
Will This Year Mark the Return of Tax Increment Financing?
It has been three years since the effective death of redevelopment when the state eliminated its redevelopment…
SACOG Believes Benicia EIR Understates Risk of Oil Train Explosions
The Sacramento Bee this morning is reporting that a draft letter released by SACOG (Sacramento Area Council…
EIR Finds Insignificant Risk of Oil By Rail Accident
Tuesday saw the long-awaited release of the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) on the potential impact of…
Senator Wolk Attempts Legislation to Address Rail Accidents Involving Hazardous Materials
As the EIR on a proposal to transport crude oil through the heart of the Capitol Corridor…
Senator Wolk Calls for Greater State Oversight of Crude Oil By Rail
Last week, Senator Lois Wolk called on legislators to support a proposal to strengthen the state’s railroad…
