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Reflections on the 2022 General Assembly

by Georgia Conservation Voters | Apr 12, 2022 | Legislative

The 2022 Legislative Session wrapped up business on April 4 and the final few days (and hours!) were filled with tons of action and excitement. Here are the results of some of the bills that we were following most closely: Energy Bills The Good HR 70 by Rep. Kim...

NEW LCV AD: Sen. Warnock is Standing Up to Oil and Gas Price Gouging

by Georgia Conservation Voters | Apr 8, 2022 | Energy & Climate, Federal Updates, Press & Media

For Immediate Release April 8, 2022 Contact: Emily Samsel, esamsel@lcv.org, 828-713-9647 NEW LCV AD: Sen. Warnock is Standing Up to Oil and Gas Price Gouging Sen. Warnock has ‘a plan that provides relief at the pump’  Atlanta, GA – The League of Conservation Voters...

GCV Statement on the Confirmation of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson

by Georgia Conservation Voters | Apr 7, 2022 | Federal Updates, Press & Media

Atlanta, GA — Georgia Conservation Voters (GCV) issued the following statement from Executive Director Brionté McCorkle in response to the historic confirmation of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson: “Georgia Conservation Voters would like to extend a very heartfelt...

LCV Statement on the Historic Confirmation of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to Supreme Court

by Georgia Conservation Voters | Apr 7, 2022 | Federal Updates, Press & Media

For Immediate Release April 7, 2022 Contact: Mika Hyer, mhyer@lcv.org, 940-783-2230 LCV Statement on the Historic Confirmation of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to Supreme Court  Washington D.C. — In response to today’s Senate vote confirming Justice Ketanji Brown...

The next generation of green leaders

by Georgia Conservation Voters | Apr 4, 2022 | Press & Media

Amy Wenk Published April 3, 2022 We are proud to recognize a group of young professionals who are working on critical environmental issues, from cleaning up water to improving community greenspaces. While some on this list have local ties, we decided to broaden our...

At town hall, Georgia Power customers ask for faster response to climate change

by Georgia Conservation Voters | Apr 4, 2022 | Energy & Climate, Press & Media

Molly Samuel Published March 29, 2022 State regulators will hold hearings soon on Georgia Power’s energy plans for the next two decades. Those plans will dictate how quickly Georgia’s largest utility moves away from fossil fuels, affecting the state’s contribution to...

Georgia’s Redistricting Maps March Into Court

by Georgia Conservation Voters | Mar 29, 2022 | Democracy, Legislative

This article comes from Krista Brewer of the Political Peach News The political map drawing is over. The ink is dry on new congressional, state house and senate districts, and most local redistricting is complete. Candidates have qualified to run in the new districts....

Imagine Being Able to Address Climate Change and Protect Public Health, in Just 80 Days

by Georgia Conservation Voters | Mar 15, 2022 | Legislative

Every year, in Georgia, hundreds of elected officials gather at the Georgia State Capitol to consider the most pressing challenges of our time. Their time together lasts for 40 days each year for two years and is called the “Georgia legislative session.” Elected state...

Statement: Bill protecting children from lead passing in State House is a good first step; Lead in drinking water must still be addressed

by Georgia Conservation Voters | Mar 9, 2022 | Press & Media, Water

ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives passed HB 1355: Childhood Lead Exposure Control Act Thursday. The bill, which outlines revisions to lead exposure control, lays out key lead prevention provisions. These include lowering allowable blood lead level...

Sen. Nan Orrock, Rep. Becky Evans Introduce Legislation to End Plant Vogtle Monthly Surcharge for Customers

by Georgia Conservation Voters | Mar 9, 2022 | Energy & Climate, Legislative, Press & Media

ATLANTA – State Senator Nan Orrock (D-Atlanta) and State Representative Becky Evans (D-Atlanta) have introduced the “Ratepayer Surcharge Relief Act” in both the House and Senate. House Bill 1503 and Senate Bill 607 seek to end the Plant Vogtle monthly surcharge for...
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