‘Extreme rules’: Top Arizona lawmaker leans on Trump EPA to fight California’s ‘radical’ climate agenda

Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen has taken a stand against California’s influence on national energy policy by sending a letter to President Donald Trump’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), urging them to prevent California from dictating the country’s energy policy. In his letter, Petersen expressed concerns that California’s radical rules would harm Arizona families by increasing costs, impacting jobs, and limiting consumer choice.
Petersen commended President Trump for his efforts to roll back burdensome regulations, including the EV mandate, which he believes are essential steps towards ushering in America’s Golden Age. However, he warned that California’s environmental waivers and regulations have a ripple effect that negatively impacts other states, including Arizona.
The Arizona Senate President highlighted the legal concerns raised by California’s extreme policies, emphasizing the need for swift action by the EPA to address these issues. He called for the approvals of California’s rules to be submitted to Congress for evaluation under the Congressional Review Act, citing legal experts who believe that Congress can disapprove the waivers and send a resolution to the White House for presidential signature.
Petersen also raised concerns about California’s independent regulation of greenhouse gases and called on the EPA to revoke California’s ability to do so. He emphasized the importance of protecting the country’s interests and energy independence from radical environmental agendas.
In a statement to Fox News Digital, Petersen expressed his support for the Trump Administration’s efforts to end radical environmental schemes imposed by California and the Biden Administration. He pledged to assist President Trump, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, and Members of Congress in prioritizing and protecting the country’s interests.
Additionally, Petersen sent a letter to Arizona’s congressional delegation urging them to block California’s rules that ban gas-powered cars and leaf blowers. He emphasized that these policies would harm Arizona families and encouraged the delegation to utilize the Congressional Review Act to reverse the Biden Administration’s approval of these extreme policies.
As Arizona Senate President and a candidate for attorney general in Arizona, Petersen is committed to standing up against California’s influence on national energy policy and protecting the interests of Arizona families. His efforts to push back against radical environmental agendas demonstrate his dedication to safeguarding energy independence, consumer choice, and national security.
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