WARY LAWMAKERS WANT MORE OVERSIGHT OVER A CLIMATE CHANGE AGENCYA familiar boogeyman has emerged in the debate over extending California’s climate change targets, Liam Dillon reports. Some assemblymembers say their demands are deal-breakers for their votes to continue the climate change program. We’ll have a full roundup of the biggest decisions as they’re made -- especially on issues related to climate change, housing and elections. MAYORS PUSH FOR CLIMATE LAWA group of mayors, including Eric Garcetti of Los Angeles, is voicing its support for extending the state’s climate policies in a new letter. Be sure to keep an eye on our Essential Politics news feed all day Thursday.

Source: Los Angeles Times August 11, 2016 09:56 UTC