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...
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....
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...
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...
by Georgia Conservation Voters | Feb 18, 2022 | Land & Wildlife, Legislative, Water
One of the most important aspects of the fight to protect our environment comes from policy decisions made by local, statewide, and federal legislators. While the Georgia Legislature is in session, one of the bills we are paying close attention to is SB 104, the bill...
by Georgia Conservation Voters | Oct 28, 2021 | Energy & Climate, Environmental Justice, Legislative, Press & Media
Atlanta, GA — Georgia Conservation Voters Executive Director Brionté McCorkle issued the following statement upon the release of President Biden’s announcement of the Build Back Better Act Framework: “Today, after thousands of Georgians and millions across the...