Jerry Brown signed $1 billion in wildfire prevention -- and none of it applies to the fires this year

Jerry Brown signed $1 billion in wildfire prevention -- and none of it applies to the fires this year

Sacramento, CA (CalMatters)

Bill on wildfire prevention work could give utilities immunity from lawsuits - Salem Reporter

A bill that would establish minimum wildfire prevention standards for electric utilities in exchange for an annual certificate from the Oregon Public Utility Commission could give them immunity from being held accountable in lawsuits, lawyers say. If passed, House Bill 3666 would give utilities a state-sanctioned defense against lawsuits when their equipment starts fires, leaving customers holding the bag for damages caused by multi-billion doll…

Oregon bill seeks $15 million for juniper removal to combat wildfires and water scarcity

Oregon House Bill 3135 proposes $15 million for juniper tree removal in Central Oregon to reduce wildfire risks and conserve water. The bill targets six counties affected by invasive trees and would declare a state of emergency if passed.