Press Releases
Washington Conservation Voters press releases.
Washington Conservation Voters Releases 2007-2008 Legislative Scorecard
Seattle— Following two of the most successful legislative sessions for the environment in Washington Conservation Voters’ 27-year history, Washington Conservation Voters has released its 2007-2008 Legislative Scorecard. The scores in the Legislative Scorecard are the highest ever, reflective of the progress that was made during the last two sessions on efforts to tackle climate change, promote local farms and open spaces, protect public health and clean up Puget Sound.
Senator Chris Marr Named Legislator of the Year by Washington Conservation Voters
Washington Conservation Voters named Senator Chris Marr (D-6) the Legislator of the Year for his outstanding environmental leadership during the 2008 legislative session.
Washington Conservation Voters Endorses Environmental Leaders
Washington Conservation Voters has announced numerous legislative endorsements today including those for Senators Craig Pridemore (D-49) and Phil Rockefeller (D-23) as well as Representatives Tom Campbell (R-2), Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36), Hans Dunshee (D-44), John McCoy (D-38), Eric Pettigrew (D-37) and Skip Priest (R-30).
Washington Conservation Voters Endorses Secretary of State Sam Reed
Washington Conservation Voters, the statewide political voice of the environment, announced today its early-endorsement of Secretary of State Sam Reed (R) in his bid for re-election.
Washington Conservation Voters Endorses Governor Gregoire
Seattle, WA ~ Washington Conservation Voters, the statewide political voice of the environment, announced its early-endorsement of Governor Chris Gregoire in her bid for re-election.
Legislature Makes Progress on Environmental Priorities
Olympia, WA – Despite a short 60-day session and a chilly revenue forecast, progress was made on all of the environmental community’s Priorities for a Healthy Washington. A focus on climate change proved largely successful. An emphasis on creating “green jobs” and reducing the amount of miles people drive advanced state level climate policy. The other big win was on a Local Farms- Healthy Kids proposal. Modest wins were passed for Evergreen Cities and Local Solutions to Global Warming.
LCV Releases 2007 National Environmental Scorecard
The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) applauds lawmakers for their work during the first session of the 110th Congress to move America toward a clean energy future and to prepare for the challenge of addressing global warming.
Rep. Jim Dunn casts embarrassing vote against Washington farms and children
Representative Jim Dunn was the only vote in the House of Representatives to vote against Local Farms-Healthy Kids (HB 2798).
Poll Shows Strong Support for Climate Action
Washington voters overwhelmingly support legislative action to reduce global warming pollution. In a recent survey conducted by Grove Insight, nearly seven in 10 voters endorse the idea of requiring businesses and utilities to reduce their output of global warming pollution. Furthermore, an impressive eight out of 10 voters support the idea of establishing programs to train people for green jobs in renewable energy and conservation.
