The Ohio Senate, led by Senate Republicans, are trying to usurp the judicial branch’s
independence and change the meaning of laws outside of the legislative process.
Look Back, Look Forward: Statewide Environmental Policy Briefing
The Ohio Budget Bill: What do you need to know?
Every two years the state of Ohio embarks on a process to establish funding for the majority of the state government through the operating budget bill. At the Ohio Environmental Council Action Fund, we advocate for funding a number of key state agencies and their programs to ensure a healthier environment for all Ohioans.
Testimony on Oil and Gas Well Fund for Ohio State Budget Bill 33
OEC Action Fund urges current amendments to the transportation budget bill to remain in the final version of the bill
I am writing to inform you that the Ohio Environmental Council (OEC) Action Fund is in support of the rail safety amendments proposed to House Bill 23 (HB 23), the transportation budget bill. We urge that all of these amendments be included in the final version of HB 23 to ensure the maximum amount of safety for Ohioans as a tremendous amount of cargo moves through our state by railroad.
OEC Action Fund shows support for rail safety amendments to the transportation budget bill
I am writing to inform you that the Ohio Environmental Council (OEC) Action Fund is in support of the rail safety amendments proposed to House Bill 23 (HB 23), the transportation budget bill. We urge that all of these amendments be included in HB 23 to ensure the maximum amount of safety for Ohioans as a tremendous amount of cargo moves through our state by railroad.
Ohio advocacy organizations call for Governor DeWine to veto HB 458
OEC Action Fund and partners ask Governor Dewine to VETO HB 507
The legislation decreases oversight into oil and gas extraction, forces ODNR to take actions they may disagree with, and sets a misleading precedent by defining natural gas as “green energy.” All of the final amendments were included with no meaningful public deliberation. For these reasons, we strongly urge you to VETO House Bill 507.
Look Back, Look Forward: Statewide Environmental Policy Briefing
Celebrating Juneteenth 2022
Fact Sheet: Consumer Benefits of Community Solar in House Bill 450
HB 450 would provide access to affordably priced solar power to consumers and small businesses. It does so by removing red tape to open a new market that will attract investment, create jobs, drive innovation, and support a stronger and more resilient grid. It achieves this by allowing community solar systems to be built in Ohio.
2022 State of the Environment
We Must Strengthen & Protect Our Democracy
Video: No More Dirty Coal Bailouts
OEC Action Fund letter to Gov. DeWine in the wake of HB 6 corruption scandal
“While this administration has led on protecting our water and land resources, the harm to our environment and democractic systems of government cannot be overstated. All known existing evidence points to our elected and appointed officials having chosen to facilitate rather than stop this corruption. Ohioans—and our environment—have paid the price.”
Juneteenth at the OEC Action Fund
Ohioans Speak Out Against HB 6
Columbus Residents: Vote Yes on Issue 1
Columbus is a young, smart city with progressive thinkers dedicated to creating a better future for everyone who calls Columbus home. By passing Issue 1, we are using our collective voice to say we choose clean energy over dirty sources of energy, we choose cleaner air and cleaner water, and we choose to have the clean energy jobs of today and tomorrow to grow right here in our city.
This 501(C)(4) Organization Urges More Disclosure from 501(C)(4) Organizations
As with all systemic changes, it will take multiple efforts and sacrifices. Yet, just as the repeal of HB 6 will start the development of a cleaner and fairer state energy policy, creating a model for the rest of the country, movement on a disclosure bill will spark a similarly important conversation.
