Ohio Voters Advance All OEC Action Fund-Endorsed Candidates, Approve Mansfield Ballot Initiative in Primary Election

 Ohio voters advanced all of Ohio Environmental Council (OEC) Action Fund-endorsed climate candidates onto the November General Elections, with one race heading to a recount. Additionally, Mansfield voters approved an important ballot initiative in yesterday’s Primary Election.

OEC Action Fund Endorses 22 Climate Leaders for State Legislature, Mansfield Water Main Initiative Ahead of March 19 Primary Election

Today, the Ohio Environmental Council (OEC) Action Fund announced its endorsement of 22 candidates running for state offices in the March Primary Election. The OEC Action Fund looks forward to working alongside these climate champions to continue ushering in critical investments that protect the health of Ohio’s communities and environment.

OEC Action Fund and Junction Coalition Applaud Congressional Leaders for Introducing Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2024

Today, lawmakers introduced new bipartisan federal legislation to reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) for five more fiscal years, from 2027 through 2031. The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2024 will invest up to $500 million annually to restore and protect the Great Lakes — as well as the streams, rivers and wetlands that feed them — by restoring habitat, cleaning up toxic pollution, reducing urban and farm runoff, and managing invasive species.

OEC Action Fund Condemns Decision to Raise Ohioans’ Utility Bills Through HB 201

Ohio state legislators’ decision continues their trend of passing legislation that increases energy bills and gives more of hardworking Ohioans’ paychecks to the fossil fuel industry and investor-owned utilities for private investments. Yet again, legislators have put fossil fuel industry profits above the needs of Ohioans already struggling to pay their energy bills this holiday season.

Ohio Voters Elect 60 OEC Action Fund-Endorsed Candidates, Approve All Ballot Initiatives

Ohio Voters Elect 60 OEC Action Fund-Endorsed Candidates, Approve All Ballot Initiatives

“With a wave of major victories across Ohio for local climate candidates, Ohio voters have sent a clear message that candidates who prioritize environmental protection, public health and climate justice will be successful at the ballot box,” Spencer Dirrig, OEC Action Fund Director, said.

Ohio Environmental Council Action Fund & Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania Joint Statement on PA-OH Reliability Hearing

Ohio Environmental Council Action Fund & Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania Joint Statement on PA-OH Reliability Hearing

Energy consumers need more action from legislators to ensure Ohio and Pennsylvania have reliable, responsive electric grids that prioritize their needs, a sentiment reflected in yesterday's Joint Hearing on energy grid reliability between Ohio and Pennsylvania legislators in Pittsburgh.

Local Climate Champions Endorsed by Ohio Environmental Council Action Fund

Columbus, Ohio — The Ohio Environmental Council (OEC) Action Fund announced its endorsement of 53 candidates for local office across the state this week. These local leaders will advance climate action and promote environmental justice in their communities across Ohio.The OEC Action Fund is thrilled to work alongside them to help bring sustainable infrastructure, clean renewable energy and climate investments to communities across Ohio. 

OEC Action Fund Applauds Early LCV Endorsements for Ohio Climate Champions Brown, Sykes, Landsman

OEC Action Fund Applauds Early LCV Endorsements for Ohio Climate Champions Brown, Sykes, Landsman

Columbus, OH – The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) Action Fund endorsed Senator Sherrod Brown and Representatives Emilia Sykes and Greg Landsman for reelection in 2024. The Ohio Environmental Council (OEC) Action Fund is thrilled to support LCV’s early endorsement of these three Ohio climate champions.

OEC Action Fund Condemns Passage of SJR 2, Endorses Campaign To Protect Ohio Ballot Measures and Majority Rule

The OEC Action Fund unequivocally endorses the Protect One Person One Vote coalition’s campaign. The coalition launched today after the Ohio General Assembly passed SJR 2, a measure that the OEC Action Fund continuously opposed. The campaign — which represents millions of Ohio voters — will urge voters to oppose the amendment, which destroys the principle of “one person one vote” and empowers special interests over the people.