Week #16) Legislature Continues Its One-day-a-week Schedule
April 19, 2024
After the AZ Supreme Court sanctioned a Civil War-era complete abortion ban, some in the GOP could not backpedal fast enough. Rather than consider a bill to eliminate the total ban, the majority shut down the session for another week, so stay tuned...
AZ Leaders Gather in South Phoenix to Talk about Soot Air Pollution and the New EPA Standards
February 21, 2024
Phoenix, AZ – Community leaders gathered today at First New Life Church in South Phoenix to express their appreciation for the new, tighter Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Standards for Soot, or PM 2.5 Particulate Matter air pollution.
80 Groups, Scientists Urge Arizona Governor to Close Uranium Mine in Newly Designated Grand Canyon National Monument
January 29, 2024
Grand Canyon National Park, Ariz – The groups are calling on Gov. Hobbs to use her authority to rescind permits issued by the ADEQ -- and instead issue new permits -- for closing and cleaning up the mine (also known as Canyon mine).
Town Hall LD9 LD13 / Volunteer Lobby Workshop / Water Overview
November 17, 2023
Our Newsletter re: Arizona Legislature -- Nov 18: Town Hall with Reps for LD9 and LD13 -- Dec 6 online: Workshop for Volunteer Lobbyists -- Jan 3 online: Water basics & prep for policy meetings-- Jan 25: Environmental Day at Capital
Sign up for 2024 Environmental Day at the Capitol
November 10, 2023
Environmental Day at the Capitol is Jan 25th -- from 8:30am to 2pm -- sign up now for all important info -- our theme is 'Save Water, Save Life' ( plus, democracy bills) -- we will be livestreaming -- hear from some great speakers, learn about...
RSVP for Jan 25: 2024 Environmental Day at the Capitol
October 6, 2023
Hear from great speakers, learn what advocates from around the state are working on, and meet our legislators -- Come for all or part of the day -- Leading up to the day, we will be hosting workshops, including one on volunteer lobbying.
Dec 6: Join us for a Volunteer Lobby Workshop!
October 6, 2023
Join us for this virtual lobby workshop. Learn more about the Arizona Legislature, how a bill becomes a law, and get tips on lobbying, information on promoting and defeating bills, and more.
2023 Environmental Report Card for AZ Legislature and Governor
August 30, 2023
The longest session on record -- Very little was accomplished -- Governor Hobbs’ veto stamp got a workout as legislators sent up a slew of bad ideas, some repeatedly -- The attacks on democratic processes were again significant and frequent with...
Sesión Informativa sobre la Publicación de la Tarjeta de Evaluación del Medio Ambiente 2023 para la Legislatura de AZ y la Gobernadora
August 30, 2023
Phoenix, AZ – El miércoles 30 de agosto de 2023, Sierra Club, junto con Chispa Arizona, publicará su Tarjeta de Evaluación del Medio Ambiente 2023 para la Legislatura de Arizona y la Gobernadora, y llevarán a cabo una sesión informativa para los...
Released: 2023 Environmental Report Card for AZ Legislature and Governor
August 30, 2023
Governor Hobbs earns an “A” for her effective Vetoes, stopping the plethora of anti-democracy and anti-environmental bills -- Majority of Legislators earn an “F” for those same bills -- Nearly all of the Republican caucus earned an “F” on the...