SB 4 (Pavley) was passed by the Legislature and sent to Governor Brown on September 11. This bill establishes a comprehensive statutory framework—probably the strongest in the country—for regulating hydraulic fracturing (“fracking”) and acidization of oil and gas wells.…

Dear Supervisor Kustic: The League of Women Voters of California (LWVC) submits this letter documenting concerns regarding the lack of rigorous oversight of the practice of hydraulic fracturing. This letter supplements concerns expressed by members of the LWVC at hearings…

Dear Chair Hoppin and Members of the Board: The League of Women Voters of California supports a statewide requirement that wastewater agencies use volumetric billing for residential customers. The League has long supported measures that promote the management and development…