http://wcvoters.org daily 1 2008-02-26T00:00:08Z http://wcvoters.org/lcv-action-fund-endorses-derek-kilmer-for-congress-in-washington2019s-6th-district Today the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) Action Fund, which works to elect candidates who will implement sound environmental policies, announced its endorsement of Derek Kilmer for the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington’s 6th district. Kilmer served in the state House of Representatives from 2005-2007 before being elected to his current office in the state Senate. No publisher edie 2012-05-16T20:25:04Z Press Release http://wcvoters.org/press-room/press-releases/wcv-announces-endorsement-of-bob-ferguson-for-attorney-general Seattle, WA - Today, Washington Conservation Voters announced their endorsement of Bob Ferguson for Attorney General. No publisher edie 2012-05-15T16:36:10Z Press Release http://wcvoters.org/environmental-community-prevents-major-rollbacks-in-2012-session Historic attacks fended off, but lawmakers miss opportunity to protect kids against toxic flame retardants. No publisher intern 2012-04-12T19:40:43Z Press Release http://wcvoters.org/press-room/press-clips/stop-the-slow-down-to-save-puget-sound Polluted stormwater runoff is one of the biggest obstacles to salmon recovery and the cleanup of Puget Sound. No publisher intern 2012-04-02T18:13:05Z Press Clip http://wcvoters.org/press-room/press-clips/globe-2012-west-coast-leaders-promise-one-million-new-clean-energy-jobs-in-next-decade Encouraged by the results of a five-month study, west coast leaders on Tuesday night vowed to create up to a million new jobs in the "clean economy" within the next 10 years. No publisher intern 2012-03-19T17:58:39Z Press Clip http://wcvoters.org/fight-in-olympia-over-solutions-for-toxic-runoff Environmentalists in Washington state are fighting last-minute legislative proposals they say will weaken rules aimed at keeping toxic pollution out of state waters. No publisher intern 2012-03-06T18:15:47Z Press Clip http://wcvoters.org/remove-chemical-hazards-from-childrens-products-1 The Washington House of Representatives should strongly support legislation to keep toxic chemicals out of the materials used in a variety of children's products, from nursing pillows to car seats. No publisher intern 2012-02-28T22:02:16Z Press Clip http://wcvoters.org/press-room/press-clips/cutting-partnership-gambles-with-future-of-puget-sound-1 The state budget rolled out last week by House Democrats takes the meat ax to the Puget Sound Partnership, the state agency tasked with setting an agenda for Puget Sound cleanup and protection. No publisher intern 2012-02-29T02:31:06Z Press Clip http://wcvoters.org/environmentalists-on-alert-over-streamlining-measure-in-legislature With the bill deadline looming next Friday, it's sausage-making time in Olympia — and environmental lobbyists are getting nervous. At this point, if you're an environmental lobbyist, the worst of the wurst may be Senate Bill 6406. No publisher intern 2012-02-28T22:04:34Z Press Clip http://wcvoters.org/press-room/press-releases/bipartisan-poll-shows-strong-support-for-environmental-protections-in-wa SEATTLE – Washington voters across the board support state environmental protections, according to a new statewide poll conducted jointly by Democratic and Republican polling firms. Despite these findings, right now bills undermining environmental protections are advancing in the state Legislature and there are efforts to weaken policies that have broad voter support. No publisher shannon 2012-02-17T00:54:15Z Press Release http://wcvoters.org/press-room/press-clips/healthy-environment-pairs-with-strong-economy The 2012 Legislature is a particularly vexing one for those who know that a healthy environment and a strong economy go hand in hand. Efforts are under way on several fronts to roll back environmental rules and regulations under the guise of jobs creation and economic prosperity. No publisher intern 2012-02-08T18:58:42Z Press Clip http://wcvoters.org/press-room/press-releases/washington-conservation-voters-announces-washington-state-delegation-scores-from-the-lcv-2011-national-environmental-scorecard Today, Washington Conservation Voters joined the national League of Conservation Voters in releasing the 2011 National Environmental Scorecard, revealing scores for the Washington State delegation in the first session of the 112th Congress. The 2011 Scorecard reflects the most anti-environmental session of the U.S. House of Representatives in history, featuring unparalleled assaults on our nation’s bedrock environmental and public health safeguards. No publisher shannon 2012-02-07T15:45:36Z Press Release http://wcvoters.org/press-room/press-clips/promote-clean-water-with-green-infrastructure Reduce water pollution and promote clean waterways in Washington with green infrastructure in building and design. Lawmakers in Olympia must not stall efforts already under way to move ahead. No publisher intern 2012-02-06T19:05:49Z Press Clip http://wcvoters.org/press-room/press-clips/environment-again-a-source-of-friction-in-olympia Clean-water advocates at the Capitol fear environmental protections could be repealed or softened this year as part of a budget and tax deal. No publisher intern 2012-01-31T00:24:13Z Press Clip http://wcvoters.org/press-room/press-clips/compromise-sought-on-green-power-mandate Power companies this month are facing mandates voters imposed in 2006 to either produce green energy or buy credits from those who do. No publisher intern 2012-01-30T18:34:47Z Press Clip