http://wcvoters.org Site News daily 1 2008-01-25T01:57:03Z http://wcvoters.org/71-of-americans-support-emissions-reductions Public Opinion Strategies, a Republican polling firm, recently conducted a survey of voters throughout the United States. The results show that 71 percent of Americans indicate support for requiring reductions in carbon emissions, and 50 percent strongly support such a requirement. No publisher nicole 2011-09-23T00:36:05Z News Item http://wcvoters.org/news/election-2009 Last night in races across the state, voters elected environmental candidates and demonstrated once again that in Washington, being right on the environment matters in elections. In a huge victory, you helped defeat Eyman's I-1033 which would have been devastating for environmental protections. We are also celebrating the election of environmental champion Dow Constantine in the race for King County Executive. No publisher nsudha 2009-11-04T19:45:40Z News Item http://wcvoters.org/news/king-county-voter-explains-reasons-for-being-an-environmental-voter King County voter Tom Albro share his reasons for being an environmental voter. No publisher deepa 2009-07-09T19:30:26Z News Item http://wcvoters.org/news/king-county-voter-explains-why-environment-is-a-voting-priority King County voter Jim Broadus discusses why he believes voters in King County should make the environment a priority when choosing who to vote for. No publisher deepa 2009-07-09T19:25:47Z News Item http://wcvoters.org/news/breaking-news-congress-passes-historic-american-clean-energy-and-security-act Congress just voted to pass the American Clean Energy and Security Act with a 219 yea to 212 nay vote. As President Obama said yesterday, this is a vote of historic proportions on a piece of legislation that will open the door to a new, clean energy economy. No publisher nsudha 2009-07-14T18:00:52Z News Item http://wcvoters.org/remarks-of-president-barack-obama-statement-on-the-energy-bill President Barack Obama urges House lawmakers to pass HR 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act. No publisher michaela 2009-06-29T20:14:20Z News Item http://wcvoters.org/news/climate-bill-needs-your-help-today Take action for Earth Day-- Call your Senator in support of the climate bill. No publisher michaela 2009-04-22T18:17:40Z News Item http://wcvoters.org/budget-cuts-threaten-was-healthy-future Last week the State Senate and House of Representatives each released an all-cuts budget. To balance the budget with cuts alone, they slashed almost $4 billion from essential government functions. These cuts are especially severe for the core environmental programs that protect our families and communities from pollution. No publisher michaela 2009-05-21T20:59:55Z News Item http://wcvoters.org/contact-your-representatives-today-to-protect-i-937 Thanks to you and many others, state legislators have received thousands of concerned letters and phone calls about protecting I-937. Last week, Governor Gregoire stepped in and proposed a solution that will preserve key provisions of I-937 while also extending the renewable tax incentives set to expire this year. No publisher michaela 2009-04-24T17:36:59Z News Item http://wcvoters.org/news/governor-testifies-for-climate-action-legislation On Tuesday morning, Gov. Chris Gregoire testified before the state House Committee on Ecology & Parks, urging legislators to strengthen SB 5735 (Reducing greenhouse gas emissions, formerly Cap and Invest). No publisher michaela 2009-04-07T17:42:56Z News Item http://wcvoters.org/news/clean-energy-ballot-measure-under-fire Tuesday night, the state Senate voted to pass a bill that significantly weakens Washington's renewable energy standard. You may recall that in 2006, we worked together to pass I-937 in order to promote investments in new renewable energy such as wind and solar. ESSB 5840, the bill passed by the Senate yesterday in a 27-21 vote, severely undermines this initiative. No publisher nsudha 2009-03-16T19:02:24Z News Item http://wcvoters.org/news/great-night-for-the-environment Last night was an incredible night for the environment. Elections are about change and environmental voters, like yourself, made their voices heard. I'm so proud and thankful for each of you in your role as voters, volunteers and donors - your participation gave us the ability to succeed. No publisher nsudha 2009-02-02T17:56:30Z News Item http://wcvoters.org/news/legislator-of-the-year After each legislative session, Washington Conservation Voters honors one legislator who has distinguished him- or herself as a leader in advancing environmental protection. This year, we are proud to name Senator Chris Marr of Spokane the 2008 Legislator of the Year for his tenacious pursuit of real solutions to the climate crisis. No publisher nsudha legislator of the year 2008-06-19T22:05:10Z News Item http://wcvoters.org/news/supreme-court-endorsements We are pleased to announce the endorsements of Justices Mary Fairhurst, Charles Johnson and Debra Stephens for the Washington State Supreme Court. Judges render decisions that have significant impact on environmental policy. In our endorsement process, we do not demand that judicial candidates have a particular ideological inclination. Washington Conservation Voters endorses those candidates that are fully committed to a fair and impartial judiciary thereby ensuring that our friends and allies will receive a fair shot when arguing environmental cases before our appellate courts. No publisher nsudha endorsed candidate statement 2008-07-24T17:27:57Z News Item http://wcvoters.org/news/video-our-environment-has-a-champion This Earth Day video celebrates Governor Christine Gregoire's environmental leadership. No publisher nsudha 2008-07-24T17:22:06Z News Item