California must take immediate action for energy security

Oil pumpjacks near Fellows, California, in Kern County. Image by GaryKavanagh.

Capitol Weekly welcomes Opinions on California public policy or politics. Please read our guidelines for opinion pieces before submitting an Op-Ed. Submissions that do not adhere to our guidelines will not be considered for publication.  OPINION – It’s impossible for Californians not to notice skyrocketing gas prices, and those prices hit the poor and working poor the hardest. […]

Energy Security Is National Security: Why California Can’t Afford Its Production Decline

Reversing harmful policies, restoring lawful access to mineral rights, and strengthening California’s production capacity are essential steps By Nick Busse State laws threatening oil production harm veterans, families, and the military infrastructure that depends on a stable supply of domestic fuel. As California has become increasingly dependent on imported fuels, concerns are rising about the national […]