Press Releases
Washington Conservation Voters press releases.
Washington Conservation Voters release 2009-2010 Legislative Scorecard
Seattle- Washington Conservation Voters, the political voice of the environment, today released the scorecard for the 2009 and 2010 state legislative sessions.
Washington Conservation Voters names Rep. Sharon Nelson (D-34) 2010 Legislator of the Year
Seattle - Washington Conservation Voters, the political voice for the environment, named state Representative Sharon Nelson the 2010 “Legislator of the Year” for her outstanding leadership during the legislative session.
Washington Conservation Voters announces endorsement of legislative champions
Seattle – Washington Conservation Voters, the statewide political voice for the environment, announced its first round of state legislative endorsements for the 2010 election, highlighting those incumbent legislators who have made environmental protection a top priority.
Legislature Delivers Mixed Results for Environment
OLYMPIA, Wash. – Today, the Environmental Priorities Coalition announced the results of its 2010 legislative priorities. In response to the conclusion of the special session, Coalition members expressed both a sense of disappointment and moderate accomplishment.
Progress on clean water, jobs still in the balance during special legislative session
Seattle- Environmental leaders reacted to today’s The Seattle Times editorial announcing “Green Progress in Olympia.”
Conservationists restore balance to King County Conservation District
The votes have been counted and Max Prinsen, a veteran for the environment, won the King County Conservation District election. Washington Conservation Voters, Sierra Club, Fuse and many others came together yesterday to turn out voters to win this little known race.
Big Oil launches attack ads against jobs and clean water bill
Olympia - The national oil companies who operate refineries in Washington state are reportedly launching a paid media campaign against the Clean Water Act of 2010 (HB 3181/ SB 6851), legislation that would create jobs by funding clean water infrastructure improvements across the state.
Washington Conservation Voters takes clean water message to voters
Washington Conservation Voters, the statewide political voice of the environmental community, launched a paid media campaign today in support of the “Clean Water Act of 2010” (HB 3181/ SB 6851). The legislation, one of three 2010 environmental community priorities, would address the state’s biggest water pollution problem by increasing an existing tax on polluters.
Coalition calls for stronger action on clean water bills
A broad coalition of environmental groups, labor organizations, cities, and counties today called for stronger action by the legislature for clean water.
Governor Gregoire rallies 5,000 for clean water funding
On February 24, Governor Gregoire was joined by over 5,000 people from across Washington on a telephone town hall focusing on the Clean Water Act of 2010 aka Working for Clean Water (HB 3181/SB 6851).
“Working for Clean Water” Hearing Brings Together Broad Coalition
“Working for Clean Water” Hearing Brings Together Broad Coalition. Governor, local government, labor, fishermen, and environmental groups all in support
Whatcom County Council cast an irresponsible vote against clean water and working families
The Whatcom County Council cast a vote Tuesday to approve a resolution against a bill in Olympia that is strongly supported by other local governments across Washington and would provide funding assistance to the county for addressing toxic stormwater pollution in Lake Whatcom and Puget Sound.
“Working for Clean Water” Bill Solves Water Pollution Problem While Creating Jobs
Today, Rep. Timm Ormsby (Spokane) and Sen. Ed Murray (Seattle) will introduce today an updated version of the Working for Clean Water bill aka the Clean Water Act of 2010. This new legislation provides a balanced solution in tough times for Washington’s families, local communities, and environment. This legislation will create thousands of jobs across the state.
