Citing record energy costs, Kern and Fresno County Supervisors unanimously urge Governor Newsom to curb dependence on foreign oil by producing more in-state.

The governor’s announcement alarmed elected officials and business groups concerned about job losses, foreign oil dependence and higher costs for families.

The governor’s latest lip service comes as new data shows the state is strangling a key source of economic activity for the Central Valley.

Despite promises to help, Sacramento has done the opposite – first by killing good jobs with bad policy, and now by directing COVID-19 vaccine doses to other regions.

Despite making repeated commitments to help the Central Valley, the Governor’s policies on energy and COVID-19 have only created more challenges.

Economic growth in the region is being driven by manufacturing – and access to reliable, affordable energy supplies.

Longtime community members explain why the Central Valley is fighting back against Sacramento’s efforts to restrict local production as more than 90 local leaders and organizations call on Gov. Newsom to protect workers and the region’s way of life.

Local officials question the need for new drilling moratoriums and regulations that have immediately hurt the region’s economy.

The industry provides 30,000 jobs and $300 million in tax revenues to the region, supporting schools, roads, and public safety.