More good news for all of us...yesterday California's Senate approved a landmark anti-global warming plan that will impose broad caps on its greenhouse-gas emissions. This legislation marks a clear break with the federal government. Backers hope it will become a national model.

California has led the country in reducing greenhouse gas emissions through its renewable energy policies and a 2004 law reducing tailpipe emissions from vehicles.

Ten other states are poised to enact California's auto rule, while more than 20 states have required utilities to eventually generate some power from renewable sources such as solar, wind and geothermal.

For once, the Senate, Assembly AND the Governator worked together to come up with an excellent piece of legislation. Right on.

Republicans blasted the bill, saying the bill would have little effect and make California an expensive place to do business. "This bill is the road to economic ruin for California," said Sen. Dennis Hollingsworth.

Ugh, idiots. yeah, obviously no one wants to live or work in California. Our real estate prices reflect that. Our economy reflects that. If you want to leave and go off to Arizona or Kansas or Bangladesh, have at it, I say. Don't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out. Cali is climbing back on TOP! THIS is the place to be!

Republicrat Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, who helped assemble the plan, called Wednesday's agreement "an example for other states and nations to follow as the fight against climate change continues."

Good work Maria. You're doing a good job as the power behind the throne. Whether or not Arnold's just doing this for re-election brownie points or not, it's still a good thing.