CapRadio | All Things Considered 2009-06-25

All Things Considered 2009-06-25

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Cities Threaten To Sue State Over Gas Tax Plan
More than 150 city officials throughout California say they’ll sue if the new state budget borrows money from their gas tax funds.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Partial Budget Solution Fails In Legislature
An attempt by California lawmakers to ward off IOU’s fell short Thursday. Both houses of the legislature took up measures that would have freed up some cash – but only one house was able to pass them.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Air Resources Board Postpones Vote On Carbon Tax For Industry
The ARB planned to vote Thursday (6.25) but opted to wait for more research. Experts say the fee would probably mean higher gas prices and utility bills.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
New Ports Project Aims to Shift Traffic from Trucks to Boats
Port officials in West Sacramento, Stockton and Oakland are excited about an opportunity to move most of the traffic shipped between the ports on boats – instead of trucks. They hope it will clear up both freeways and skies.
Thursday, June 25, 2009

All Things Considered 2009-06-25