Latest News Updates From Sophie Austin

Government, Business

California to Sue to Stop Trump’s Sweeping Tariffs

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said April 16 that his state will file a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s authority to impose sweeping tariffs that have set off a global trade war.

April 16, 2025
Government, Business, Technology

CARB Pulls Back EPA Requests on Large Truck Emissions

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California’s efforts to limit pollution from diesel-powered trains and trucks were stalled in anticipation of pushback from the incoming Trump administration.

January 15, 2025

California Lawmakers OK Sweeping Emissions Disclosure Rules

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Major corporations would have to disclose their direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions under legislation passed Sept. 11 by California lawmakers.

September 12, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics

California Passes First-in-Nation Locomotive Emission Rule

California’s Air Resources Board voted April 27 to approve a rule that would ban the use of locomotive engines more than 23 years old by 2030 and increase the use of zero-emission tech at ports and railyards.

April 27, 2023