CALIFORNIA SENATE REJECTION OF AIR BOARD CHIEF POSES CHALLENGES

The California Senate's rejection of Cindy Tuck to continue as head of the state's air board has environmental and industry sources agreeing that the vacancy may create a leadership vacuum at a time when the board will be considering important standards that may be models for other states, including greenhouse gas controls and diesel engine requirements. The Senate move also presents the governor with a major challenge to quickly find a replacement, these sources say. By a 24-14 vote, the...