Press Releases

Legislature Delivers Mixed Results for Environment

May 27, 2011

In a challenging year, collaboration results in significant accomplishments, but lawmakers miss opportunities to create good jobs and hold polluters accountable for paying their fair share.

Broad Coalition Calls on State Legislature to Pass Capital Budget

May 24, 2011

49,000 family wage jobs at risk if legislature does not come to agreement

Legislature passes landmark legislation to transition Washington off polluting coal-fired power

Apr 21, 2011

Bill endorsed by environmental community, TransAlta, labor unions and Gov. Gregoire heads to governor for signature

Governor signs Clean Fertilizers, Healthier Lakes and Rivers Legislation into Law

Apr 14, 2011

Environmental Community Priority will reduce phosphorus pollution in Washington’s water

House approves landmark legislation to transition Washington off polluting coal-fired power

Apr 11, 2011

Bill endorsed by environmental community, TransAlta, labor unions

Clean Fertilizers, Healthier Lakes and Rivers Legislation Passes State Senate

Mar 25, 2011

 

Historic agreement reached to phase out coal-burning in Washington

Mar 05, 2011

 

Legislation to reduce coal pollution, protect our families’ health and strengthen economy proceeds

Feb 25, 2011

Senate bill represents only plan for community, clean up

Legislation to reduce coal pollution, protect our families’ health and strengthen economy proceeds

Feb 18, 2011

Senate bill represents only plan for community, clean up

Legislation to reduce coal pollution, protect our families’ health and strengthen economy introduced in House

Feb 03, 2011

Environmental Priority bill would hasten end of coal-fired power in Washington

Legislature Delivers Mixed Results for Environment

Apr 15, 2010

No Solution for Clean Water, Progress on Budget and Toxics

Governor Signs Bill To Eliminate Toxic BPA In Children's Dishware, Sports Bottles

Mar 19, 2010

Washington Second State To Ban Chemical In Sports Bottles

Council urges state to pass Clean Water Act of 2010

Mar 08, 2010

Increasing tax on hazardous substances would help clean up Puget Sound, local waterways

Washington State Senate Concurs With House BPA Ban 38-9

Mar 08, 2010

Governor Is Expected To Sign Bill

Washington State Legislature Passes Ban On Toxic BPA In Baby Bottles and Kids’ Dishware

Mar 03, 2010

Washington Second State to Ban BPA in Sports Bottles

Coalition calls for stronger action on clean water bills

Mar 02, 2010

Environmental and labor organizations, cities, and counties call on state legislators to “hold firm” against oil industry pressure

Governor Gregoire rallies 5,000 for clean water funding

Feb 25, 2010

Statewide telephone town hall connected people from across the state with the Governor

“Working for Clean Water” Hearing Brings Together Broad Coalition

Feb 17, 2010

Governor, local government, labor, fishermen, and environmental groups all in support

"Working for Clean Water" Bill Solves Water Pollution Problem While Creating Jobs

Feb 05, 2010

Bill is shared priority for environmental groups, labor, and local governments

Bill Banning BPA In Baby Bottles Passes Washington State Senate 36-9

Jan 29, 2010

Does Not Include Sports Water Bottles, House Bill Stronger

Bill Banning Toxic Chemical In Baby Bottles, Sippy Cups, and Water Bottles Passes House Overwhelmingly

Jan 25, 2010

One Of Environmental Community's Top Priorities: Advocates Await Senate Action

FDA Says BPA Is Cause For Concern, Confirms Need For State Action

Jan 15, 2010

Press Statement of Washington Toxics Coalition Regarding FDA's Announcement Today

Budget Woes are Serious Threat to Washington's Environment

Jan 13, 2010

Governor's second budget does not restore funding to core environmental protection programs

All-Cuts Budget is Environmental Crisis for Washington

Dec 09, 2009

Cuts have devastating implications for state’s public health and economic recovery