West Coast Senators Urge Passage of Calif. Pathways Bill
Support Letter Comes Shortly Before Legislative Deadline
Oregon Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley were among the six Western senators urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to help advance the Pathways bill through the California Legislature on a tight deadline. | Office of Sen. Jeff Merkley
Sep 8, 2025
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Six Western U.S. senators came out in support of the California legislation needed to transform CAISO’s market into an independent regional energy market, saying in a letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom the bill promises "improved grid reliability and significant energy cost savings.”
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