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Climate Half-Time Report from the Virginia General Assembly

Climate Half-Time Report from the Virginia General Assembly By Victoria Higgins It’s halftime at the General Assembly! With persistent chaos and backsliding at the federal level, much is at stake in Virginia – and thankfully, many good climate bills are moving forward. Today is “Crossover Day” in Virginia, when bills that originate and pass in […]

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As Crossover Nears, VA Lawmakers and Climate Advocates Mobilize in Richmond to Demand Passage of Bills for Affordable Clean Energy Future

As Crossover Nears, VA Lawmakers and Climate Advocates Mobilize in Richmond to Demand Passage of Bills for Affordable Clean Energy Future On the same day, the General Assembly decides whether to move forward with meaningful reforms to data center tax and energy policy    RICHMOND, VA — Virginia State Senator Lamont Bagby and Delegate Rip

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Advocates to D.C. Council: We Need New Leaders at PSC for Lower Ratepayer Bills, Not More Utility Handouts

Advocates to D.C. Council: We Need New Leaders at PSC for Lower Ratepayer Bills, Not More Utility Handouts After years of soaring energy costs, D.C residents call for accountability and fresh leadership at the Public Service Commission Washington, D.C. — Amid repeated failures by the D.C. Public Service Commission (PSC) to keep energy bills down,

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D.C. Councilmember Lewis George, Climate Advocates Unveil “Make Polluters Pay” Bill as Extreme Winter Storms Hit Region

D.C. Councilmember Lewis George, Climate Advocates Unveil “Make Polluters Pay” Bill as Extreme Winter Storms Hit Region Amid mounting winter weather damage, D.C. officials build on Maryland’s RENEW Act with a plan to make big polluters pay for the growing costs of the climate crisis. WASHINGTON, D.C. — With extreme winter weather linked to climate

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Lieutenant Governor Hashmi, Advocates Rally for Affordable Clean Energy at the Capitol

Lieutenant Governor Hashmi, Advocates Rally for Affordable Clean Energy at the Capitol Advocates urge the General Assembly to cut utility costs, speed up clean energy deployment, and hold polluters accountable.   RICHMOND, VA – Lieutenant Governor Ghazala Hashmi joined a large crowd of advocates at the State Capitol today to call on the Virginia General

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92% of Virginians Say Lawmakers Must Do More to Control Data Center Impacts

92% of Virginians Say Lawmakers Must Do More to Control Data Center Impacts New statewide poll shows voters blame data centers for rising electricity costs and want legislative action to protect ratepayers, communities and the environment RICHMOND, VA — A new statewide poll conducted by Global Strategy Group shows that a whopping 92% of likely

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MD Lawmakers, Community Leaders Rally for Affordable Clean Energy at 2026 Session Kickoff

MD Lawmakers, Community Leaders Rally for Affordable Clean Energy at 2026 Session Kickoff Maryland residents and advocates joined legislators at Lawyers Mall to push for policies that strengthen solar energy programs and protect Maryland households from high energy costs.   ANNAPOLIS, MD – Maryland legislators, clean energy advocates, and community leaders gathered today at Lawyers

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In Major Win for Climate Policy, Maryland General Assembly Overrides Veto and Gov. Moore Funds Critical Climate Study

In Major Win for Climate Policy, Maryland General Assembly Overrides Veto and Gov. Moore Funds Critical Climate Study After strong appeals from residents, legislators, and grassroots activists, Maryland is now joining other states in advancing a “climate superfund” approach to extreme weather impacts   ANNAPOLIS, MD – After another year of dangerous and costly flooding

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Gov.-elect Spanberger’s affordability plan is going to be electric

Gov.-elect Spanberger’s affordability plan is going to be electric Op-Ed by Victoria Higgins, CCAN Action Fund’s Virginia Director, initially published in Richmond Times Dispatch. Abigail Spanberger’s ride to the governor’s mansion was electric. Literally. The governor-elect’s commanding more than 15-point victory was built on a campaign that promised to bring stability to everyday costs, not

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Send Big Oil the Bill: Senator Van Hollen and Regional Legislators Spotlight “Make Polluters Pay” Plans for Climate Damage Relief

Send Big Oil the Bill: Senator Van Hollen and Regional Legislators Spotlight “Make Polluters Pay” Plans for Climate Damage Relief As billion-dollar climate disasters mount in the DMV, policy experts and lawmakers map out practical tools to move climate disaster costs off taxpayers and onto major fossil fuel polluters WASHINGTON, DC — As regional climate

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