Happy Monday! If you haven’t already - this is a quick reminder to send a letter to your Senators through our EMPOWER action page. We’re expecting a vote in the Senate this week to overturn California’s car ban, and your encouragement will help it pass.

Sending a letter only takes seconds — we provide all the details you need, including a pre-written draft. And the form will automatically look up your Senators for you based on your address.

Visit the EMPOWER action page to send your letters.

-Charlie and the AFPM EMPOWER team

Have ideas for content, comments or questions? You can reach us at empower@afpm.org.
 

What we’re reading this week

The Senate Can End California’s EV Mandate - The Wall Street Journal
Roughly 40% of Americans, or 133 million people, are subject to California’s EV mandate. The Golden State isn’t simply setting a stricter standard for itself; it’s setting a new national standard.

Congress Should Keep California From Dictating Environmental Rules To The Whole Country - The Federalist
The Biden administration’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) granted waivers to California under the Clean Air Act that, if allowed to stand by the Senate, will enable the state to push mass adoption of unpopular electric vehicles (EVs) on the rest of the nation.

Leading the way in safety: AFPM honors top refining and petrochemical facilities - AFPM
AFPM proudly recognizes the winners of the 2024 Annual Safety Awards—widely regarded as the premier safety honors in the refining and petrochemical industries.

Job Market Challenges Revealed By Closing A California Oil Refinery - Forbes
In these previous refinery closures, despite generous amounts of government funding for retraining and re-employment, few of the laid-off workers were able to obtain new jobs at anywhere near their previous wages, and a high number remained unemployed, more than a year after closure.

Canadian Prime Minister Carney Signals Support for New Pipeline - OilPrice.com
Canada’s new Prime Minister, Mark Carney, suggested he would support a new pipeline project if there is consensus about it, he said in an interview with CTV News.

Vermont halts electric vehicle requirements as governor says ‘current goals’ not realistic - New York Post
Vermont Governor Phil Scott paused the state’s electric vehicle sales requirements for passenger cars and medium and heavy-duty trucks on Tuesday, amid broader concerns about the feasibility of zero-emission vehicle rules pioneered by California.

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