Discover key tips for crafting effective talking points for the legislative session, including what to include, mistakes to avoid, and how to create messages that resonate with lawmakers and advocates.
The General Assembly reconvened for a special session on Monday, May 13th to vote on a bipartisan compromise budget. VCN shares the 6 takeaways on what the negotiated budget did for our environmental priorities.
As of this Tuesday, we have reached “crossover” – the day that bills introduced and passed in one chamber of the General Assembly must “cross over” to be voted on by the other. VCN provides an update on the remaining conservation bills in this long session.
VCN and our Partners pursued legislation to defend our clean energy policies, reform utility rate regulation, and expand distributed solar energy.
VCN and Partners advance legislation to ensure an equitable and inclusive government by supporting environmental justice and environmental education.
Policies to defend Clean Car Standards, make streets safer for people who walk and bike, and support public transit funding.
Policies to clean up the Chesapeake Bay, reduce plastic pollution, and reduce toxins in our drinking water.
Policies to reduce invasive plants, support native plants, and protect Virginia's aquatic ecosystems passed in the 2023 General Assembly session.
See conservation policy updates on Clear-Cutting Forests, Bad Energy Development, and Budget Conferees from week 6 of the General Assembly session.