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  Kristin Zilcosky · [email protected]
August 11, 2021 at 5:22 PM

No second chances

Conservation Voters of PA Hi — The IPCC report is sounding the alarm for bold climate action now. That's why our top priorities include getting PA to join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative and getting Congress to pass massive investments in clean energy production, electrific…
  Kai Mateo · [email protected]
August 10, 2021 at 8:45 PM

You’re Invited to Our Mid-Atlantic Mayors’ Virtual Lunchtime Panel!

Conservation Voters of PA Hi there, Hours ago, the Senate passed a bipartisan infrastructure bill that invests just a fraction of what we need to address the climate crisis and support the frontline communities who carry the greatest burden from climate change and pollution, including…
  Eva Piatek · [email protected]
August 5, 2021 at 5:05 PM

FWD: Tell lawmakers to support a bill to ensure PA reaps the most benefits from RGGI

Conservation Voters of PA Hey there, Did you see Katie’s email last week? The RGGI Investments Act is the first step to make sure that Pennsylvania’s environmental justice communities, workers affected by energy transition, and growing clean energy sector get access to massive investment — a…
  Kai Mateo · [email protected]
August 3, 2021 at 3:55 PM

Don't miss our Art Activism Training this week!

Conservation Voters of PA Hi there, Right now, Congress is negotiating legislation that could become the most significant federal action to combat climate change EVER. This could mean millions of good-paying green jobs, a pathway to 100% clean energy for the whole country by 2035, and…
  Katie Blume · [email protected]
July 26, 2021 at 3:12 PM

Add your name to support a bill to ensure PA reaps the most benefits from RGGI

Conservation Voters of PA Hi — Anti-environment lawmakers aren’t taking the summer off, and neither can we.  Now is the time to tell legislative offices that we want the RGGI Investments Act — a bill that is the first step to ensure that proceeds from RGGI will get invested in env…
  Eva Piatek · [email protected]
July 22, 2021 at 3:55 PM

FWD: Tell Congress that we MUST act on climate change NOW — time sensitive!

Conservation Voters of PA Hi there, Did you see the news? An agreement on the final details of the bipartisan infrastructure bill could happen as early as Monday.1 This could be our last chance to ensure Congress passes a bill that delivers on the President's promise to tackle climate change…
  Kai Mateo · [email protected]
July 19, 2021 at 5:40 PM

You’re invited to our Letter to the Editor Training!

Conservation Voters of PA Hi there, Thank you for being an activist with Conservation Voters of PA! My name is Kai Mateo, and I’m the Federal Climate Campaign Manager. Right now, Congress is negotiating legislation that could become the most significant federal action to combat climat…
  Molly Parzen · [email protected]
July 13, 2021 at 7:33 PM

President Biden is in Philly today speaking up for our freedom to vote

Conservation Voters of PA Did you hear the news, friend? ICYMI, President Biden just delivered remarks in Philly today on the importance of protecting our freedom to vote, calling efforts to limit ballot access “election subversion.” With over a dozen bad bills drafted by Pennsylv…
  Kristin Zilcosky · [email protected]
July 9, 2021 at 4:15 PM

URGENT: We need Pennsylvanians to demand that Congress pass a bill that tackles the climate crisis

Conservation Voters of PA Hi — Over the past few weeks, we have seen the disastrous consequences of ignoring the climate emergency. From dangerous heat waves to intense flash flooding — the worst impacts of the climate crisis are already beginning. We cannot accept these disasters…
  Kai Mateo · [email protected]
July 7, 2021 at 2:55 PM

TONIGHT: Join us for a training to help craft your story into a powerful tool for change!

Conservation Voters of PA Hi friend, I wanted to make sure you received this invitation to a Storytelling Training we're hosting TONIGHT at 7 p.m. with our partners at Maryland LCV, New Jersey LCV, and New York LCV. The American Jobs Plan is our next, best opportunity to fight the climate cr…
  Eva Piatek · [email protected]
July 1, 2021 at 8:35 PM

You’re Invited: Storytelling training next week!

Conservation Voters of PA Hi — The American Jobs Plan is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build back better and achieve so much of what we've been fighting for. Millions of new good-paying jobs. An economy powered by clean energy. A plan to seriously tackle environmental racism. …
  Josh McNeil · [email protected]
July 1, 2021 at 4:05 PM

Goodbye

Conservation Voters of PA Dear Hi, I'm writing to you today for the last time, because I am leaving Conservation Voters of PA this week, 12 years after moving to Pennsylvania to found this organization with the support of a small but fiercely committed group of advisors.     All of yo…
  Katie Blume · [email protected]
June 29, 2021 at 3:05 PM

A missed opportunity

Conservation Voters of PA Hi — The state legislature’s state budget squirrels away billions of dollars in federal stimulus funds rather than putting them to use right now so that Pennsylvanians can get back on their feet and build a healthier future. We deserve better. Tell your l…
  Molly Parzen · [email protected]
June 25, 2021 at 8:26 PM

BREAKING: Voter rights attack bill PASSED

Conservation Voters of PA Hi — hours ago, the state Senate passed a massive attack on our freedom to vote.  This bill is terrifying. It will make it harder for people to register to vote, to vote by mail, and even to vote IN PERSON.  Over the last few months, we've seen Republican sta…
  Kai Mateo · [email protected]
June 23, 2021 at 3:05 PM

[TONIGHT] Join us to hear from Congressman Brendan Boyle!

Conservation Voters of PA Hi there, I wanted to make sure you didn’t miss this opportunity to join a virtual conversation with Congressman Brendan Boyle (D-02) TONIGHT at 7:00 p.m. about the American Jobs Plan and what it means for Pennsylvania!  It’s not too late to RSVP — sign up to…
  Kai Mateo · [email protected]
June 21, 2021 at 7:57 PM

Kamala Harris is in Pennsylvania

Conservation Voters of PA Exciting news! Vice President Kamala Harris is in Pittsburgh TODAY to see what kind of support families and workers in Pennsylvania need to recover from the pandemic.  Hi — While millions of people are getting the relief they need now to help put COVID beh…
  Eva Piatek · [email protected]
June 16, 2021 at 5:15 PM

FWD: Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from Congressman Boyle!

Conservation Voters of PA Friend — I wanted to make sure you got this invitation to our conversation with Congressman Brendan Boyle (D-02) about the American Jobs Plan on Wednesday, June 23. If you received the invitation already, please note that the date has changed, so we hope you can sti…
  Katie Blume · [email protected]
June 15, 2021 at 6:41 PM

Disappointing news on a bill that would ramp up climate pollution

Conservation Voters of PA Hi — Pennsylvania consistently ranks in the top 5 states when it comes to greenhouse gas emissions, and it's obvious that our elected officials must do everything in their power to reduce our carbon pollution and improve our air quality. Yet our lawmakers…
  Molly Parzen · [email protected]
June 14, 2021 at 6:16 PM

Fwd: THREATS TO VOTING: this is serious

Conservation Voters of PA Dear friend, I wanted to make sure you saw this critical alert from my colleague last week.  We're currently facing an onslaught of more than a dozen bills purposely designed to make it harder for people to vote. Extremists like State Senator Doug Mastriano are …
  Katie Blume · [email protected]
June 8, 2021 at 8:02 PM

THREATS TO VOTING: this is serious

Conservation Voters of PA Dear friend, Sen. Doug Mastriano and his allies are STILL trying to overturn our election results and make it harder for all Pennsylvanians to make their voices heard.  We're doing everything we can to stop them - but we need your help.  Become a member …
  Kai Mateo · [email protected]
June 3, 2021 at 4:10 PM

[RSVP TODAY] Join us for a conversation with Congressman Brendan Boyle!

Conservation Voters of PA Hi there, President Biden’s American Jobs Plan is the single most ambitious action on climate change, ever. It’s an enormous opportunity to put the United States on the path to 100% clean energy, while stimulating our economy through good-paying union jobs an…
  Molly Parzen · [email protected]
May 29, 2021 at 2:15 PM

Important update on the baker’s dozen of anti-environmental bills

Conservation Voters of PA Friend — I have bad news. Of the 13 bills we told you about earlier this week that would set Pennsylvania back decades in our fight against climate change and efforts to clean up our air and water, 6 have already passed.  That's why I'm reaching out for your help, f…
  Kai Mateo · [email protected]
May 27, 2021 at 6:50 PM

[URGENT] Join our Day of Action for climate, jobs, and justice!

Conservation Voters of PA Hi — TELL US YOU CALLED! The next few days are going to be pivotal for President Biden’s American Jobs Plan, the most ambitious action on climate change, ever. The deadline for negotiations on the bill is Memorial Day — this Monday — which means we…
  Eva Piatek · [email protected]
May 26, 2021 at 10:10 PM

Conservation Voters of PA celebrates AAPI changemakers

Conservation Voters of PA Hi there, May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month — a time to learn more about and celebrate the culture, history, and accomplishments of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States. Conservation Voters of PA has been h…
  Katie Blume · [email protected]
May 25, 2021 at 8:02 PM

A baker’s dozen of bad bills

Conservation Voters of PA This is unreal, friend. There are a whopping 13 extremist anti-environmental bills up for consideration in the state House and Senate this week. From preventing Pennsylvania from improving our air quality, to making it harder to enact much needed environm…
  Josh McNeil · [email protected]
May 18, 2021 at 11:10 AM

Important information about voting in today’s primary election!

Conservation Voters of PA Hi — Today is an important municipal and judicial primary election in Pennsylvania, which includes proposed amendments to the state constitution that everyone — regardless of party affiliation — can voice their opinions on. If you’ve already voted, thank you …
  Kristin Zilcosky · [email protected]
May 14, 2021 at 1:35 PM

FWD: Return your mail-in ballot ASAP!

Conservation Voters of PA Hi friend, We are DAYS away from Pennsylvania’s primary election — and we’ve all got a role to play in protecting and expanding our democracy. The best way to do this is by voting. If you have a mail-in ballot that you haven’t returned yet, take it to a dropbox ASAP…
  Katie Blume · [email protected]
May 11, 2021 at 6:50 PM

FWD: Urge your senator to stand up for clean air and reduced carbon pollution

Conservation Voters of PA Hi — I have an important update I wanted to share with you. The bill that would block Pennsylvania from joining a popular carbon reduction program that would generate revenue to invest millions of dollars into our communities and public health is up for a vote in th…
  Molly Parzen · [email protected]
May 8, 2021 at 2:15 PM

It’s time to return your mail-in ballot!

Conservation Voters of PA Hi — The best way we can make our voices heard this election is by getting our votes in early — and you’ve got several options to do that. Scroll down for step-by-step instructions! If you’re filling out a mail-in ballot, here’s how to do it correctly: Read …
  Josh McNeil · [email protected]
May 6, 2021 at 3:45 PM

[ACTION NEEDED] Urge your senator to stand up for clean air and reduced carbon pollution

Conservation Voters of PA Friend, I have bad news. Governor Wolf wants Pennsylvania to join the 11 other states in the northeast that are already benefiting from RGGI, but some of our state senators are beholden to big gas industries and are pushing back hard with SB 119, a bill t…
  Katie Blume · [email protected]
May 3, 2021 at 9:35 PM

[Action needed] Speak out against this dangerous package of bills

Conservation Voters of PA Hi — State House leaders are pushing a terrible package of bills that will add layers of unnecessary bureaucracy and weaken the state’s ability to protect our air, water, and public lands from pollution. Tell your state representative to put our health an…
  Kristin Zilcosky · [email protected]
May 2, 2021 at 3:05 PM

FWD: Request your mail-in ballot before it's too late!

Conservation Voters of PA Hi friend, I wanted to make sure you saw Eva's note about signing up to vote by mail in the upcoming primary election. If you haven't requested a mail-in ballot yet, please do so as soon as possible to ensure your ballot arrives in time for you to fill it out and re…
  Samantha Adamo · [email protected]
April 30, 2021 at 4:15 PM

Join us for a Twitterstorm today to build support for Biden’s American Jobs Plan!

Conservation Voters of PA Hi — President Biden is in Philadelphia today to build up support for his transformational infrastructure plan that will deliver jobs, environmental justice, and a clean energy future! This means all eyes are going to be on Pennsylvania. Normally we’d be ther…
  Josh McNeil · [email protected]
April 29, 2021 at 6:03 PM

So close; get excited!

Conservation Voters of PA   Hi — Help make President Biden's next 100 days as transformative as his first! The American Jobs Plan is our best opportunity to launch the clean energy economy of the future, create good-paying jobs for Pennsylvanians, and fight environmental injust…
  Kristin Zilcosky · [email protected]
April 28, 2021 at 6:35 PM

Speak up for an economic recovery centered on jobs, justice, and clean energy before Biden visits PA this Friday!

Conservation Voters of PA Friend — Did you hear the news? President Biden is coming to Philadelphia THIS Friday to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Amtrak and advocate for his sweeping infrastructure and jobs plan, which includes $80 billion to upgrade and expand passenger rail service AND …
  Jess Cadorette · [email protected]
April 26, 2021 at 9:35 PM

Don't miss the lunchtime chat to debrief President Biden's address to Congress

Conservation Voters of PA Hi friend, President Joe Biden will address lawmakers in a joint session of Congress this Wednesday, April 28 — delivering his first remarks to both chambers nearly 100 days after taking office. It’s anticipated that the president will share his vision for ad…
  Eva Piatek · [email protected]
April 24, 2021 at 2:30 PM

[DEADLINE SOON] Request your mail-in ballot

Conservation Voters of PA Hi — Pennsylvania's municipal and judicial elections are coming up fast, with an important primary on May 18 (less than a month away!) that includes big decisions like proposed amendments to the Pennsylvania state constitution. That’s why I wanted to send you…
  Molly Parzen · [email protected]
April 23, 2021 at 3:08 PM

“Every step of the way...”

Conservation Voters of PA   BREAKING: Pennsylvania Republicans are lining up with Mitch McConnell against the “American Jobs Plan.” We need your help NOW. DONATE >> Hi — Some Pennsylvania Republicans are already lining up against the game-changing American Jobs Plan.  We ne…
  Molly Parzen · [email protected]
April 22, 2021 at 4:57 PM

Quick action needed: Stand with 111 PA officials speaking up for an economic recovery centered on jobs, justice and clean energy

Conservation Voters of PA Friend, I'm floored. Governor Wolf along with 110 state senators and representatives, mayors, county commissioners, municipal council members, and more are asking Congress to pass an equitable economic recovery package that puts the country on the path to…
  Eva Piatek · [email protected]
April 15, 2021 at 9:50 PM

Our recommendations for celebrating Earth Day

Conservation Voters of PA Hi there, Even though COVID-19 may still be with us for some time, there are still many ways to participate in the 51st anniversary of Earth Day coming up — both online and outdoors.   Here are four ideas from Conservation Voters of PA on how to safely celebr…
  Molly Parzen · [email protected]
April 13, 2021 at 7:10 PM

ICYMI: Building a better future

Conservation Voters of PA   Hi -  Did you see the news? President Biden's American Jobs Plan is the opportunity we've been looking for to create the clean energy economy of the future.  But we need your help to make sure Pennsylvania's congressional delegation supports this proposa…
  Eva Piatek · [email protected]
April 10, 2021 at 1:11 PM

We want to hear from you, friend

Conservation Voters of PA Hi — Sometimes it feels like we're facing an uphill battle protecting the environment in Pennsylvania. Politicians in Harrisburg have tried to block our state’s efforts to take bold action on climate change and hand out millions of dollars in taxpayer money t…
  Josh McNeil · [email protected]
April 7, 2021 at 1:12 PM

Thanks for joining Conservation Voters of PA!

Conservation Voters of PA Hi there, Thank you for joining Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania and stepping up to protect our democracy! With your help, we work to raise the profile of the need for clean water and air and protected open spaces for everyone, advocate for strong policies…