ICYMI: Maria went on CBS and CNN this week to unveil her 5-point plan to improve our national weather readiness, and publicly call on the Trump Administration to take action.
Maria is leading the fight to protect our communities – but calling out the administration’s reckless budget cuts has put a target on her back. Will you rush in a donation of $10 to help her face any attacks that come our way? →
CBS
Sen. Maria Cantwell urges Trump to invest in modernized weather forecast system: “The money will save you money”
Screenshot from CBS News. July 21, 2025.
“If we would have done these things in advance, it wouldn't have cost us that much money. If storms are costing us this much, we have to come up with better solutions.”
CNN
Key senator makes bipartisan plea to Trump to invest in weather and early warning networks
Screenshot from CNN. July 21, 2025.
“Why don't we want to be the most weather-ready nation we can? Why not know this information, the likelihood of this storm effect earlier?” |
For months, Maria has been on the front lines of defense for the experts, research, technology, and alert systems that keep us safe.
Now, as wildfire season reaches a peak and historic flooding devastates communities, she’s doubling down on this fight: calling out the disastrous $2 billion in funds cut from NWS and NOAA, and laying the groundwork for a once-in-a-generation investment in forecasting technology to make sure we have hours of warning before disasters strike.
Maria is laying out a bold vision for what we can do if we choose to lead with science and facts – and reminding the nation why competent government matters.
We need to stand behind Maria in this critical work, and elect more fierce champions like her. That’s where your support come in – please rush in $10 or any amount right away:
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