Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, Virginia

Judge Rules Virginia Governor Can't Withdrawal From Greenhouse Gas Deal
Virginia regulators exceeded their authority when voting to leave the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, the judge's ruling says.
Judge puts stop to governor's effort to remove Virginia from greenhouse gas initiative
A judge has ruled that Virginia can’t withdraw from a multistate initiative designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions unless the Legislature agrees to it
Virginia’s withdrawal from Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative was ‘unlawful,’ judge rules
A Circuit Court judge in the western part of the state has ruled that Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s decision to withdraw from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative was “unlawful.” The General Assembly passed a resolution to join the initiative in 2020.
Judge rules Youngkin administration can’t pull Virginia out of greenhouse gas agreement
A Virginia court ruled Wednesday that Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s (R) administration cannot withdraw from an interstate carbon emission-capping compact without approval from the state Legislature. Shortly after taking office in 2022,
A Virginia Circuit Court Finds Youngkin’s Withdrawal from RGGI ‘Unlawful’
Environmentalists and trade groups breathed a sigh of relief, while the governor promised to appeal the ruling.
Judge rules Virginia Gov. Youngkin can’t unilaterally withdraw from greenhouse gas agreement
The state's General Assembly voted in favor of joining the multistate agreement under Youngkin's Democratic predecessor, Ralph Northam.
Judge strikes down Virginia's withdrawal from Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
A judge ruled Wednesday that Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s withdrawal of Virginia from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative was unlawful and now moot. As of the time of publication, neither the governor nor state Attorney General Jason Miyares had released an official statement,
Judge rules Youngkin can’t pull Virginia out of greenhouse gas agreement
Glenn Youngkin overstepped his authority when he tried to break an agreement the state legislature entered into, a judge said.
Judge says Youngkin can't pull Virginia out of greenhouse gas program
A Floyd County judge ruled that Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration doesn’t have the authority to pull Virginia out of a regional effort to cut greenhouse gases that cause climate change.
Court rejects Virginia’s exit from RGGI
The decision is a blow to Virginia’s Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin, who initiated efforts to withdraw from the carbon trading program.
Judge rules against Youngkin's attempt to pull Virginia from greenhouse gas initiative
Virginia can't withdraw from a multistate initiative designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions unless the Legislature agrees to it, a judge has ruled.
Editorial: Judge correctly rules Youngkin acted unlawfully by ordering RGGI exit
Joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative was a matter of law and, as a judge ruled this week, no governor has the ...
Court declares Gov. Youngkin's attempt to withdraw Virginia from RGGI is 'unlawful'
The 27th Judicial Circuit of VA affirmed that deciding to withdraw Virginia from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative can ...
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Police shooting update, new environment ruling, Gaetz's report: Sunrise Brief
A Virginia Beach police officer shot and killed a man Tuesday night, not far from Town Center. The man killed in the incident ...