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Virginia Judge Blocks Governor's Exit from Greenhouse Gas Initiative

A Virginia judge rules against Governor Youngkin's attempt to withdraw from a multistate greenhouse gas emissions reduction agreement without legislative approval.

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Updated: Nov 20th, 2024, 6:42 PM ET

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A Virginia judge has ruled that Governor Glenn Youngkin cannot remove the state from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) without the approval of the Legislature. The ruling, delivered by Judge C. Randall Lowe, concluded that the Virginia Air Pollution Control Board overstepped its authority. Youngkin argues that the program is a hidden tax on residents' energy bills and plans to appeal the decision. Meanwhile, Democratic leaders have praised the ruling as beneficial for Virginians' finances and environmental efforts.

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