Blog posts from around the country

Coastal Bend Group / Lone Star Chapter / Texas
Folks:  In the battle against industrialization of the coastal bend, commenting on permits and engaging your local leaders is an important component to stemming the tide.  Consider every permit as a new skirmish to which we must respond
New Jersey Chapter
Today, A3 (Pintor Marin/Burzichelli) was reported out of the Assembly Budget Committee. The bill amends and supplements FY20 appropriations act to effectuate extension of fiscal year through September 30, 2020. They are looking to cut around $82…
New Jersey Chapter
The NJ Sierra Club has sent letters to the Board of Public Utilities, their Resiliency & Safety Division, and Governor Murphy requesting a stay and full investigation on the New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) Southern Reliability Link (SRL). There…
New Jersey Chapter
The Hoboken City Council has unanimously passed a resolution that opposes NJ Transit’s Power Plant in Kearny, New Jersey.
Loma Prieta Chapter
2020 Guardians of Nature Benefit honoring Byron Sher, Sierra Club California supports eight bills identified by California Legislative Black Caucus, San Jose Climate Smart Challenge, and much more!
Grand Canyon Chapter
The Flagstaff community has wholeheartedly supported - and pushed for - the declaration of a climate emergency and elevation of the goals of the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) to carbon neutrality by 2030 ever since the global climate…
Maryland Chapter
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the April 28 special election for the 7th Congressional district and the June 2 primary election were conducted mostly by mail. While some problems arose, most importantly failure to deliver mailed ballots on time…
Houston Group / Lone Star Chapter / Texas
At this difficult time, early voting in several critical runoff elections in Texas is underway. Voter turnout in runoff elections is typically low, and therefore VOTING is extremely important! (Read more)
North Star Chapter
Today the Sierra Club announced its endorsement of Jen McEwen for election in Minnesota's State Senate District 7.
New Jersey Chapter
Today [June 26], S20 (Sarlo/Cunningham) was released by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee. The bill amends and supplements FY20 appropriations act to effectuate extension of fiscal year through September 30, 2020. They are looking to…