Amazing news— the Inflation Reduction Act, and the crucial climate provisions it holds have successfully passed the U.S. Senate! Now, it’s headed towards a vote from the U.S. House of …
Action Alert: Pass Federal Climate Bill through the U.S. Senate
In an unexpected announcement last week, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer unveiled the most sweeping climate deal to ever reach Congress as part of the Inflation Reduction Act. If passed, …
We did it! Session wrap-up
The 2022 Oregon legislative session is officially over and, with your help, we accomplished a lot for the climate, for environmental justice, and for Oregon’s forests. Thanks to your advocacy, …
Take Action for the Environmental Justice Taskforce
Low-income communities and communities of color are disproportionately impacted by air and water pollution, toxic waste, and the effects of climate change. That’s where the Governor’s Environmental Justice Taskforce (EJTF) steps in. …
Take action for emergency heat relief
The Emergency Heat Relief Package, led by Verde and the Community Alliance of Tenants, has been combined into one bill–SB 1536-B–and it just passed the Senate! Tell your state representative to …
Reach Codes is now the REBuilding Task Force
Big news: the Reach Codes bill has been updated! It’s now the Resilient, Efficient Buildings Task Force bill (aka the REBuilding Task Force bill), and it has a new focus …
Is Oregon investing money in fossil fuels?
Is the Oregon Treasury investing money in fossil fuels under the guidance of State Treasurer Tobias Read? We have the right to know. The Treasury Transparency bill (HB 4115) would make this …
Tell lawmakers: yes for Farmworker Overtime
The farmworker overtime bill is headed to a house vote today! Send an email to your lawmakers and ask them to vote yes on HB 4002! HB 4002 would make sure …
Tell lawmakers: protect the Elliott State Forest
The Elliott State Forest bill (SB 1546) just passed out of Ways & Means and is on its way to the senate floor sometime next week. With your help, this …
Farmworkers deserve overtime pay
The farmworker overtime bill (HB 4002) recently passed out of the House Business and Labor Committee and is on to the House Committee on Revenue. After that, it’ll go to …