Newsom vetoes bill that would have remade state demonstration forestsGov. Gavin Newsom said AB 2494 could have hampered research in demonstration forests, dealing a setback to tribes and environmentalists pushing to curb commercial logging.Los Angeles Times15d agoWhole story →PlanetEducationGavin Newsomcalifornia forest management bill veto
Letters to the Editor: Readers disagree over a major wildfire bill that’s united Congress'The question isn’t whether we manage our forests. It’s how we manage them — and whether we do it responsibly,' writes an L.A. Times reader.Los Angeles Times25d agoWhole story →PlanetGovernmentwildfire bill debate
Mistrust of U.S. government information is rising across major issues, new poll showsA new AP-NORC/USA Facts poll finds that Americans are more skeptical of government information than they were a few years ago, with majorities now saying they have little or no trust in federal government information about elections, foreign affairs or the environment.Los Angeles Times29d agoWhole story →SecurityPlanetmidterm elections trust
The GOP was confident about keeping its Senate majority. Now the fight for control is wide openDemocrats have found themselves competing in states that once seemed beyond their reach as Trump’s slipping approval ratings and voters' dissatisfaction with the economy create a difficult political environment for Republicans.Los Angeles Times1mo agoWhole story →PlanetGovernmentsenate midterm elections
