‘Policy Failure’: Labor Unions Criticize Gasoline Imports
In a recent webinar, representatives of the Building and Construction Trades Council, Pipe Trades Council and United Steelworkers said California should produce its own fuel.
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Oct 06, 2026
Fuel Imports Undermine California’s Climate Investments >
Policies that push gasoline refining out of state shrink Cap-and-Invest revenues that fund a multitude of climate, housing and transit investments.
Sep 17, 2026
Gasoline Imports Aren’t Inevitable. They’re a Choice. >
Imports are only inevitable because Sacramento policies have made refining untenable. That's a choice that can be reversed.
Mar 10, 2026
‘Lose, Lose, Lose’: Importing Gasoline Sends Jobs and Revenues Out of State >
Instead of addressing the hostile policies pushing refineries out of business, California is turning to foreign fuel suppliers who don’t employ local workers or pay local taxes.
Mar 03, 2026
Four Reasons Why Importing Gasoline is a Bad Strategy for California >
Some say California should turn to foreign suppliers for the gasoline we need. In a special four-part series, we’ll explore why that’s a bad strategy.
Aug 16, 2022
Ventura County Ignores Voters, Renews Attempts to Shut Down Local Oil and Gas >
County officials are trying to restrict local energy production despite voters rejecting the idea at the ballot just two months ago.
Jun 17, 2022
Voters Reject Dangerous Shutdown Policies in Ventura County >
A broad, bipartisan coalition voted down Measures A & B, sending a clear message to elected officials: stop trying to shut down local oil and gas production.
Aug 10, 2021
Kern County’s Fight for Jobs Faces Sacramento’s Out of Touch Policymakers >
Despite recognizing a need for more good jobs, Governor Newsom and state legislators keep pursuing new ways to upend the region’s proud blue-collar economy.
Feb 11, 2021
Local Business Leaders Join Chorus Against Zoning Changes in Ventura County >
The permitting power grab has been successfully challenged, with officials certifying more than 77,000 voter signatures to refer the issue to the ballot.
Feb 01, 2021
Backsliding Recovery Sharpens Consequences of Bad Energy Policies >
As working families already struggling in California’s pandemic economy face a declining job market, politicians are pursuing energy policies that will only make matters worse.