Today in their respective Committees, members voted to pass both House Joint Resolution 1 (HJR 1) and Senate Joint Resolution 2 (SJR 2) out of committee, sending them to their full chambers. The Ohio Senate also voted SJR 2 out during their session this afternoon.
Ohio Environmental Council Action Fund Endorses Incumbents for Cincinnati Council
Ohio Environmental Council Action Fund Endorses Malik for Mayor of Akron
Ohio Environmental Council Action Fund Endorses Andrew Ginther for Columbus Mayor alongside 9 City Council Candidates
The Ohio Environmental Council (OEC) Action Fund today announced the endorsement of Mayor Andrew Ginther for re-election and a slate of candidates for City Council. In the first election held under Columbus’ new council structure, the OEC Action Fund is endorsing candidates in all nine districts across the city.
League of Conservation Voters Releases National Scorecard For Ohio’s Delegation
The Ohio Environmental Council (OEC) Action Fund today released the Ohio delegation’s scores for the League of Conservation Voters’ 2022 National Environmental Scorecard highlighting how some members chose to champion the environment and protect our democracy, while others failed to do so. Since 1970, LCV’s Scorecard has been the primary yardstick for evaluating the environmental records of members of Congress. It is available for download in English here, in Spanish here, and online in both languages at scorecard.lcv.org.
Carol Kauffman to join Ohio Environmental Council family of organizations
OEC Action Fund Statement on Governor DeWine’s Executive Budget and State of the State Address
Yesterday, Governor DeWine delivered his 2023 State of the State address to the 135th General Assembly. In his speech, he laid out his investment priorities for the year including plans to continue funding Ohio’s signature water quality program H2Ohio, economic development opportunities for the state and mental health initiatives.
OEC Action Fund condemns Governor DeWine’s signature of HB 458 and HB 507
Today, Governor Mike DeWine signed both House Bill 458 and House Bill 507 into law. The OEC Action Fund condemns the passage of these two bills pushed through in the waning hours of the 134th General Assembly. House Bill 458 was originally focused on August special elections, but it 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. House Bill 507, originally intended to govern the sale of poultry, removes critical public oversight and locks-in polluters’ control over what public lands in Ohio are leased and when.
OEC Action Fund Congratulates New Ohio House Leadership’s Bipartisan Election
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.