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[REPOST from 1Sky]

It’s hard to believe that the 2009 state legislative session starts on Monday! This year three of the four Environmental Priorities tackle climate change head on:  cap and invest (implementing Washington’s part of the Western Climate Initiative),  energy efficiency, and transit oriented communities.  To learn more about each of the priority proposals, check out www.environmentalpriorities.org.

We also will be working to ensure $10 million is invested  in the state’s green jobs training program that was passed last year, but not funded.   Read more here.

This agenda is exciting and absolutely essential!  It’s also very ambitious. All four of these proposals will need a massive amount of public will and action to pass them. To advance these critical solutions, we will need your voice more than ever.  Over the next few weeks stay tuned for opportunities to take action, get involved, and help pass these key climate bills.

Also mark your calendar for these exciting upcoming events!

2009 Legislative Workshop – THIS Saturday, January 10th

The Legislative Workshop will be on Saturday, January 10th, 9:30 AM – 2:15 PM at Seattle Pacific University in Seattle.  This annual event is your opportunity to be involved as the state’s leading conservation groups prepare for the upcoming legislative session. You’ll hear from legislators, environmental lobbyists, and others regarding the community’s Environmental Priorities.  Click here to register today.

Lobby Day – February 19th

This year’s Environmental Priorities Lobby Day will be on Thursday, February 19th in Olympia.  Lobby Day is an all-day event attended by hundreds of people like you from around the state, featuring face-to-face meetings with legislators, lobbying training, issue briefings, keynote speakers, and a reception in the evening. Click here for details and stay tuned for more information on buses!

Let’s do this.

Joelle Robinson
Climate Solutions, 1Sky Washington