Western Energy News
California legislators approve $21 billion utility wildfire fund
CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES: California lawmakers give final approval to a bill creating a $21 billion wildfire fund for utilities. (Greentech Media)
OIL & GAS:
• California’s governor fires the state’s top oil and gas regulator amid conflict of interest allegations. (Palm Springs Desert Sun)
• The Bureau of Land Management office in Carlsbad, New Mexico, faces accusations that staffers routinely skirt environmental rules in favor of the oil and gas industry, documents show. (High Country News)
• Aurora, Colorado, officials consider creating an oil and gas division now that a new state law gives local governments more control over drilling. (Aurora Sentinel)
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