CA legislative session wraps up, environmental priority bills await action by Governor Brown

Sep 13, 2011

This has been a busy year for environmental advocates in the State Capitol, and though the legislative session wrapped up last Friday (well, very early Saturday morning), there's still plenty of work to do to ensure Governor Jerry Brown signs our priority bills. Read More >

Senate passes BPA ban, many environmental bills still in play

Sep 1, 2011

It's been a busy couple of weeks in the state legislature! There have been plenty of ups and downs, and there's still more than a week for bills to be passed out of their second houses. Read More >

State Parks in Peril

Aug 18, 2011

Our parks are suffering from more than possible shutdowns.  Learn how Assembly Bill 42 can help. Read More >

CA Legislature Returns: Updates & next steps to pass environmental priority bills

Aug 15, 2011

Today the State Senate and Assembly returned from a month long recess. Though it's only the first day back, advocates and legislators are already very busy, and this quick pace is expected to continue for the next several weeks. Read More >

Secret Budget Negotiations Threaten California's Public Health and Environment

Jun 21, 2011

It’s the untold story of California’s budget crisis. Read More >

Green California: Working together to win legislative victories for the environment

Jun 8, 2011

23 California environmental bills pass through first house! Read More >

Louise Renne: Legal Pioneer and Environmental Champion

Jun 2, 2011

Louise Renne is a legal pioneer on environmental, consumer, and women’s issues. Read More >

A Hero for the Environment, and the Underdog: CLCV Honors Joseph Cotchett

May 31, 2011

On June 2nd, CLCV will honor environmental leaders including Joseph W. Cotchett. Read More >

Celebrating Environmental Champions

May 26, 2011

Next week, we’re going to do something truly remarkable. We’re going to celebrate success at our annual Environmental Leadership awards on Thursday, June 2. Read More >

Shutting the Gates on State Parks

May 25, 2011

AB 42 (Huffman) proposes a creative solution to help keep our parks open. Read More >

 
 
 

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