“We need strong legislation to protect communities overburdened by pollution,” writes Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania Executive Director Molly Parzen.
The new federal standards demonstrate that the Biden administration takes clean water seriously and will continue to take necessary action to stop chemical manufacturers from endangering our most vulnerable residents.
The commonwealth, with its highly skilled union workforce and infrastructure, should be at the forefront of the clean energy transition.
Now is the time to take bold steps to leverage federal dollars, transform our energy systems, and secure a clean and healthy environment for generations to come.
A new Farm Bill that preserves and enhances programs that support family farms is critical to preserving precious farmland and open space locally and across our nation.
These victories should compel us to rededicate ourselves to fighting for our environment – and our democracy – in 2024.
However, billionaires and corporate polluters will spare no expense to protect and pad their profits at the expense of the planet. We must remain vigilant heading into 2024.
Given the role of our statewide appellate courts in upholding the laws that protect our air, our water, and our vote, it’s important to vote to protect a pro-environment and pro-democracy majority on the PA Supreme Court.
Conservation Voters of PA Executive Director Molly Parzen explains why Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler’s House Bill 1032 has the potential to be transformative for the Commonwealth.
There are 480 higher education leaders from across the country who have signed a letter opposing “undue government intrusion in the lives of those who learn, live and work” on their campuses.
“We should be expanding access, not taking it away. Every child deserves a fair and equitable start, and I’ll fight in Congress to protect programs like Head Start that make that possible,” said Bucks County Commissioner Bob Harvie, a Democratic candidate for Congress in PA-01.
The Bucks County Sheriff’s office has an application pending to participate in ICE’s 287(g) “task force model”, which essentially makes local law enforcement officers de facto ICE agents.
There were hundreds of rallies and protests against the Trump Administration across the country Saturday.
The goal of the proposed legislation is to protect women who receive abortions and the doctors and nurses who provide this reproductive health care.
The Bucks County Beacon is creating a directory to feature local businesses that share progressive values. Help us pick a name and suggest businesses you think should be included!
