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, …
Don’t miss the Oregon Climate Bills 2021 Webinar!
Do you want to learn more about the three climate bills we’re working to pass this year, and find out how you can get involved? Next Wednesday, our friends at …
Kicking off the 2021 session with climate action
The 2021 legislative session starts today. Help us tell lawmakers: climate legislation is still unfinished business, and needs to be a priority this year! We haven’t forgotten how both the 2019 …
The Good, the Bad, and the Unfinished Business: a Recap of the 2019 Legislative Session
I think it’s safe to say that this has been one of the craziest sessions in Oregon’s history. Equally safe to say that we have some serious unfinished business. As most of …
Breaking (Bad) News from Salem
As a member of the OLCV family, we wanted to touch base in the wake of today’s news that the anti-democratic walkout by the State Senate Republicans has ended. While we’d generally …
We’re one step away from banning offshore drilling!
We’re one step away from banning offshore drilling along the Oregon Coast! Last month, you helped SB 256 pass the State Senate, and, tomorrow, it’s the House’s turn to vote. Will you write …
Ask for the Oregon Environmental Protection Act to Pass!
On Thursday, the Oregon Environmental Protection Act (HB 2250) passed out of committee! Now it’s on to the State House of Representatives. Will you ask your State Representatives to vote yes on HB 2250? As President …
Help Ban Fracking in Oregon
Exciting news! A new bill, HB 2623, would ban hydraulic fracturing—also known as fracking—in Oregon. It will be up for a vote on the House floor any day now; make sure …
Our 2019 Legislative Priorities for a Healthy Oregon
Last week marked the beginning of Oregon’s state legislative session. From now on, we’ll be in Salem almost every day until July, lobbying legislators to stand up for Oregon’s environment. …