Speaker Bass on the governor’s race
On GreenGov2010.org we are checking in with influential folks from around the state for their take on the 2010 governor’s race, which is just starting to heat up. Watch our short interview with outgoing Assembly Speaker Karen Bass and share your thoughts.
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Also, check out today's (or the most recent) "Daily Green," CLCV's summary every weekday of environmental news from California and beyond.
Now online: Build A Greener Governor at GreenGov2010.org
A year before the 2010 gubernatorial election, CLCV has launched GreenGov2010.org, where you can help build a greener governor for California. A diverse community of voters, experts, pundits, and the candidates themselves will all weigh in on what constitutes a good environmental candidate for governor and how each of the candidates are doing. Visit GreenGov2010.org and help determine how “green” our next governor will be.
Tumultuous year detailed in annual California Environmental Scorecard
Governor scores 28%, vetoes vast majority of environmental bills
In the midst of the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, California's environmental community provided Governor Schwarzenegger many opportunities to show bold leadership and protect the environment while strengthening our state's economy. However, the governor's performance on the environment in 2009 was the worst ever of his tenure.
For a full description of the 2009 legislative session, read the 36th annual California Environmental Scorecard, released in December 2009. For a quick overview, check out our 2-page wrap-up of this year's Legislative Results (in PDF format).
Read more about the 2009 session in our blog entry, e-newsletter, and press release.
From Schoolhouse to Statehouse: Creating Champions for the Environment
December 2nd CLCV's 16th Annual Environmental Leadership Awards honored Assembly Speaker Karen Bass; Nury Martinez of Pacoima Beautiful and LAUSD; and Steve Barr and Marco Petruzzi of GreenDot Public Schools — all leaders who create healthier, sustainable communities by nurturing today's youth. Find out more about the event.
CLCV's latest newsletter is now online.
CLCV's newsletter, Groundswell, is now an online-only publication. Read the Summer/Fall 2009 issue today!
Green California: Uniting the environmental community
The CLCV Education Fund has pioneered a process to increase collaboration among environmental lobbyists working on state policy in Sacramento. Through the "Green California" convening process, environmental advocates representing over 50 organizations marshal the collective resources and organizational membership—over 1 million Californians—in support of strong policies that address some the state’s most pressing environmental issues. Find out more.
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