The Ohio Environmental Council (OEC) Action Fund congratulates the new leadership of the Ohio House of Representatives, who will oversee the 135th General Assembly. Leadership has an opportunity for constructive bipartisan action to improve Ohio’s environment and economy during this session.
19 Ohio advocacy organizations call on Governor DeWine to veto HB 458
Last week, the Ohio House approved the amended House Bill 458 with a concurrence vote, and the legislation now heads to Governor DeWine’s desk. This legislation was originally focused on August special elections, but was amended into a sweeping anti-voter bill that massively changes how elections are administered and how Ohioans can access their most fundamental American right.
OEC Action Fund Urges Governor DeWine to veto Sub. House Bill 458
OEC Action Fund condemns House passage of amended HB 507, urges Governor DeWine to veto bill
Today, the Ohio House voted 59-33 to approve the amended House Bill 507 after a concurrence vote, and the legislation now heads to Governor DeWine’s desk. This legislation originally intended to govern the sale of poultry takes away critical public oversight and could lock-in polluters’ control over what public lands in Ohio are leased and when.
OEC Action Fund opposes HB 507's last-minute greenwashing, public lands giveaway
Today, the Ohio Senate advanced House Bill 507, originally focused on poultry regulations and food safety. This legislation features two amendments that significantly overreach on the intended scope of the original legislation, and serve as significant concessions to fossil fuel interests at the expense of everyday Ohioans.
OEC Action Fund Opposes Effort to Suppress Ohioans' Ballot Initiative Rights
OEC Action Fund Congratulates DeWine-Husted Campaign on Their Election Victory
Ohio Voters reelected Governor Mike DeWine and Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted for another term. Going into the next term, the OEC Action Fund looks to continue this positive work that boosts the quality of life for Ohioans while continuing our calls for improvements in Ohio energy policies and an end to gerrymandering.
OEC Action Fund Victorious in a Majority of Endorsed Races
Ohio Environmental Council Action Fund Launches Voter Engagement Program to Elect 2022 Climate Targets
The Ohio Environmental Council (OEC) Action Fund today announced 12 Climate Targets for 2022, a slate of candidates running for the Ohio House and Senate who will shape the environmental future of Ohio if elected. These candidates are in highly competitive seats with major implications for Ohio’s land, water, energy, and democracy. The OEC Action Fund will focus the full force of its statewide efforts to support climate champions in these highly contested state legislative districts.
Ohio Environmental Council Action Fund Endorses Park Levies
Ohio Environmental Council Action Fund Announces Additional 2022 Candidate Endorsements
OEC Action Fund Celebrates IRA Passage in New Statewide Ad Campaign
OEC Action Fund Statement on Passage of Inflation Reduction Act
“Today is a historic day in the fight against the climate crisis. The combined investments in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 put the U.S. on a path to roughly 40% emissions reduction by 2030, and represent the single biggest climate investment in U.S. history. While a huge victory for the climate movement, more work is needed to ensure no one is left behind during the energy transition.”