SENATORS BACK NEW ARB FUNDING FOR CONSTRUCTION, DAIRIES, DISTRICTS

A Senate budget subcommittee with oversight of Cal/EPA decided this week to approve $25 million to reduce air pollution impacts from locomotives, dairies and construction equipment, and provide a $10 million increase to local governments to carry out additional programs, as part of the state air board's budget. The funding hikes are being applauded by environmentalists and air districts, but are opposed by the finance department and Republicans on the panel. At a May 17 hearing, the subcommittee voted to...