Paxton Secures Injunction Against Xcel Energy for Wildfire Risk
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured a temporary injunction against Xcel Energy, requiring immediate action to replace damaged utility poles and conduct rigorous inspections to mitigate wildfire risks. This action follows the devastating Smokehouse Creek Fire, which Xcel Energy admitted was caused by a broken utility pole.
Urgent
Enforcement
Energy
Supreme Court Denies Huntington Beach Housing Law Challenge
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the U.S. Supreme Court denied Huntington Beach's challenge to state housing laws. This decision upholds a Ninth Circuit ruling and requires Huntington Beach to comply with state housing mandates, with ongoing litigation in state court to ensure compliance.
Priority review
Enforcement
Housing