Friday, January 24, 2025

By Public News Service Friday, January 24, 2025

CA gives major tax break to oil companies

Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. A new report from the nonprofit The Climate Center has unearthed historical documents that show the big oil companies orchestrated a tax break that allows them to avoid paying an estimated $75 million to $146 million a year. The California Legislature adopted the so-called “Water’s Edge” tax […]

Friday, January 24, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, January 24, 2025

President Trump’s first actions spark controversy and lawsuits

President Donald Trump’s ascent to power is being felt only days after his inauguration last Monday, January 20. Shortly after taking the oath of office, Trump began fulfilling a series of campaign promises. Following a rousing celebration rally at Washington DC’s Capital Arena, the 47th president began signing a slew of executive orders. Later, Trump would continue signing executive […]