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David Pomerantz @davidpomerantz.bsky.social · 12h

Dope leg warmers

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David Pomerantz @davidpomerantz.bsky.social · 12h

Speculation or threat?

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Right To Zero @righttozero.bsky.social · 15h

Let’s stop forcing California customers to pay for their utilities' advertising and political lobbying costs.

@governor.ca.gov: sign #AB1167!

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David Pomerantz @davidpomerantz.bsky.social · 16h

Even as I wait anxiously to see what @governor.ca.gov does with #AB1167, the bill to get utility political lobbying and PR out of rates, I'm so happy he signed #SB79, over some intense opposition, to build housing near transit.

I hope he has the same courage when standing up to the utilities.

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David Weiskopf believes in you @dave.bzky.team · 18h

SB79 people who called and called to get that bill signed: great job!

This would be a great way to use your newly-freed up time!

David Pomerantz @davidpomerantz.bsky.social · 18h

This is the last bill sitting on Gov. Newsom's desk that can lower utility bills from this session. Utilities are lobbying furiously against it.

If you’re from California and want to register your opinion about AB 1167, call the Gov. at (916) 445-2841.

More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 19h

There's a bill on Gavin Newsom's desk right now that would stop monopoly utility companies from adding the costs of their lobbying and PR campaigns into customers' bills.

It's unclear if Newsome will sign the bill, despite 93% of voters agreeing with its premise.

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David Pomerantz @davidpomerantz.bsky.social · 18h

This is the last bill sitting on Gov. Newsom's desk that can lower utility bills from this session. Utilities are lobbying furiously against it.

If you’re from California and want to register your opinion about AB 1167, call the Gov. at (916) 445-2841.

More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 19h

There's a bill on Gavin Newsom's desk right now that would stop monopoly utility companies from adding the costs of their lobbying and PR campaigns into customers' bills.

It's unclear if Newsome will sign the bill, despite 93% of voters agreeing with its premise.

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More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 19h

There's a bill on Gavin Newsom's desk right now that would stop monopoly utility companies from adding the costs of their lobbying and PR campaigns into customers' bills.

It's unclear if Newsome will sign the bill, despite 93% of voters agreeing with its premise.

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David Pomerantz @davidpomerantz.bsky.social · 1d

kermit the frog is driving a car and looking out the window .

Alt: kermit the frog is driving a car and looking out the window.

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David Pomerantz @davidpomerantz.bsky.social · 1d

This would be nice: bsky.app/profile/davi...

David Pomerantz @davidpomerantz.bsky.social · 2d

It's not the only or even the main reason @governor.ca.gov
should sign it, but this bill is tailor-made for him to say "I will stand up to powerful interests to lower your monthly bills."

Seems like the kinda thing he wants to communicate!

energyandpolicy.org/california-l...

California passes bill curbing utilities use of ratepayer money for political spending

State lawmakers last week made California the seventh state to pass a bill limiting investor-owned utilities from using customer money to pay for political and lobbying costs.

energyandpolicy.org

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David Pomerantz @davidpomerantz.bsky.social · 1d

PG&E tried to charge customers millions for the cost of this ⬇️ TV ad, claiming that this PR campaign helps prevent fires(?!)

Gov. Newsom can put an end to that garbage once and for all and lower Californians' money by signing #AB1167.

It's sitting on his desk!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxzW...

Undergrounding 10,000 miles of Powerlines for Safety

YouTube video by Pacific Gas & Electric

www.youtube.com

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David Pomerantz @davidpomerantz.bsky.social · 1d

If you live in California and you want lower utility bills, and not to be forced to pay every month for those ubiquitous PG&E ads, and all the other insidious things your utility does to lobby our leaders, now’s the time to call Gov. Newsom at (916) 445-2841. Ask him to sign #AB1167.

David Pomerantz @davidpomerantz.bsky.social · 2d

It's not the only or even the main reason @governor.ca.gov
should sign it, but this bill is tailor-made for him to say "I will stand up to powerful interests to lower your monthly bills."

Seems like the kinda thing he wants to communicate!

energyandpolicy.org/california-l...

California passes bill curbing utilities use of ratepayer money for political spending

State lawmakers last week made California the seventh state to pass a bill limiting investor-owned utilities from using customer money to pay for political and lobbying costs.

energyandpolicy.org

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Jesse Coleman @jessebcoleman.bsky.social · 2d

The Trump Regime's National Energy Dominance Council provides "concierge, white glove service" for the oil industry, while wind sand solar projects are blocked. And even with the hand holding, the oil ind is hemorrhaging jobs www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...

White House offers ‘concierge’ service to fossil fuel firms, official says

Brittany Kelm, a senior policy adviser for the National Energy Dominance Council, detailed in a podcast how the council works to advance fossil fuel projects.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Matt Vespa @missionvespa.bsky.social · 2d

💯. @governor.ca.gov - be the Governor that stood up to for-profit utilities and sign #AB1167 to make California the 7th state to protect customers from footing the bill for their lobbying and promotional campaigns!

UCLA Emmett Institute @uclalawemmett.bsky.social · 2d

Gov. Newsom should sign AB 1167 to keep costs down for utility ratepayers by ensuring they are not forced to subsidize utilities’ political lobbying and PR, our @denisegrab.bsky.social writes at @legal-planet.org.

legal-planet.org/2025/10/08/s...

Signing AB 1167 Would be a Win for Energy Affordability - Legal Planet

AB 1167, which seeks to protect ratepayers from subsidizing utility lobbying, still awaits Governor Newsom’s signature.

legal-planet.org

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UCLA Emmett Institute @uclalawemmett.bsky.social · 2d

Gov. Newsom should sign AB 1167 to keep costs down for utility ratepayers by ensuring they are not forced to subsidize utilities’ political lobbying and PR, our @denisegrab.bsky.social writes at @legal-planet.org.

legal-planet.org/2025/10/08/s...

Signing AB 1167 Would be a Win for Energy Affordability - Legal Planet

AB 1167, which seeks to protect ratepayers from subsidizing utility lobbying, still awaits Governor Newsom’s signature.

legal-planet.org

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David Pomerantz @davidpomerantz.bsky.social · 2d

"@governor.ca.gov should follow his own order to his agencies to identify programs 'whose funding might more appropriately come from a source other than ratepayers' and should sign AB 1167 into law."

legal-planet.org/2025/10/08/s...

Signing AB 1167 Would be a Win for Energy Affordability - Legal Planet

AB 1167, which seeks to protect ratepayers from subsidizing utility lobbying, still awaits Governor Newsom’s signature.

legal-planet.org

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David Pomerantz @davidpomerantz.bsky.social · 2d

Needed some fun news today and holy shit did a doozy just land…

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David Pomerantz @davidpomerantz.bsky.social · 2d

It's not the only or even the main reason @governor.ca.gov
should sign it, but this bill is tailor-made for him to say "I will stand up to powerful interests to lower your monthly bills."

Seems like the kinda thing he wants to communicate!

energyandpolicy.org/california-l...

California passes bill curbing utilities use of ratepayer money for political spending

State lawmakers last week made California the seventh state to pass a bill limiting investor-owned utilities from using customer money to pay for political and lobbying costs.

energyandpolicy.org

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Clara Jeffery @clarajeffery.bsky.social · 4d

@gavinnewsom.bsky.social dragging his feet on this and SB 79 is…not good. Should he fail to sign one or both, primary voters who want livable and affordable cities and reasonable electricity prices will not forget.

Leah Stokes @leahstokes.bsky.social · 4d

Governor Newsom has a bill on his desk to hold utilities accountable, and get them to stop passing along their dark money campaigns to everyday Californians.

Is he going to side with utilities, or side with the public and help lower electricity rates?
energyandpolicy.org/california-l...

California passes bill curbing utilities use of ratepayer money for political spending

State lawmakers last week made California the seventh state to pass a bill limiting investor-owned utilities from using customer money to pay for political and lobbying costs.

energyandpolicy.org

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Leah Stokes @leahstokes.bsky.social · 4d

Governor Newsom has a bill on his desk to hold utilities accountable, and get them to stop passing along their dark money campaigns to everyday Californians.

Is he going to side with utilities, or side with the public and help lower electricity rates?
energyandpolicy.org/california-l...

California passes bill curbing utilities use of ratepayer money for political spending

State lawmakers last week made California the seventh state to pass a bill limiting investor-owned utilities from using customer money to pay for political and lobbying costs.

energyandpolicy.org

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Union of Concerned Scientists @ucs.org · 4d

A crucial step toward more affordable utility bills is on @gavinnewsom.bsky.social’s desk. #CALeg passed AB 1167 and SB 24 to ensure utility customer dollars go towards safe and reliable energy – not political spending and lobbying. These bills deserve the Gov's signature.

Berman and McNerney Announce Joint Effort to Protect CA Ratepayers from Utilities’ Abuses | Official Website - Assemblymember Marc Berman Representing the 23rd California Assembly District

SACRAMENTO, CA – California state Senator Jerry McNerney (D-Pleasanton) and Assemblymember Marc Berman (D-Menlo Park) announced a joint legislative package today to protect California ratepayers from ...

a23.asmdc.org

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David Pomerantz @davidpomerantz.bsky.social · 5d

If you’re in California and want to register your opinion with Gov. Newsom about AB 1167 and SB 24, you can call him at (916) 445-2841.

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David Pomerantz @davidpomerantz.bsky.social · 5d

If Newsom vetoes AB 1167 / SB 24, his critics will say that anyone who can’t stand up to utility lobbyists can’t be trusted to lower people’s utility bills. And they’d have a fair point.

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David Pomerantz @davidpomerantz.bsky.social · 5d

Newsom is staking his claim to national leadership on the notion that he will lower costs. Signing this bill will strengthen that claim and signal to customers that he stands with them, not the monopolies. x.com/CAgovernor/s...

Governor Gavin Newsom on X: "I just signed bipartisan laws to lower Californians' electricity costs, stabilize our gas supply, and provide a stable funding source for @CaHSRA's high-speed rail. Millions of Californians will soon start saving billions on their energy costs, and the savings don’t stop there. https://t.co/XyhlkSdXOQ" / X

I just signed bipartisan laws to lower Californians' electricity costs, stabilize our gas supply, and provide a stable funding source for @CaHSRA's high-speed rail. Millions of Californians will soon start saving billions on their energy costs, and the savings don’t stop there. https://t.co/XyhlkSdXOQ

x.com

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David Pomerantz @davidpomerantz.bsky.social · 5d

The answer is old as time: PG&E, SoCalEdison and SDG&E remain very powerful lobbying forces with the Governor. It’s fair to suspect that they are mischaracterizing the bill and using all their access with the Newsom Administration to lobby for a veto.

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David Pomerantz @davidpomerantz.bsky.social · 5d

Vetoing the bill would undermine all of @GavinNewsom’s efforts to lower Californians’ costs of living, so it would be only natural to wonder why on earth he’s rumored to be considering it.

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