Press Releases
These are our press releases
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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House approves landmark legislation to transition Washington off polluting coal-fired power
Apr 11, 2011
- Bill endorsed by environmental community, TransAlta, labor unions
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Clean Fertilizers, Healthier Lakes and Rivers Legislation Passes State Senate
Mar 25, 2011
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Historic agreement reached to phase out coal-burning in Washington
Mar 05, 2011
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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
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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
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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
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Legislature Delivers Mixed Results for Environment
Apr 15, 2010
- No Solution for Clean Water, Progress on Budget and Toxics
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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
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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
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Washington State Senate Concurs With House BPA Ban 38-9
Mar 08, 2010
- Governor Is Expected To Sign Bill
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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
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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
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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
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“Working for Clean Water” Hearing Brings Together Broad Coalition
Feb 17, 2010
- Governor, local government, labor, fishermen, and environmental groups all in support
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"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
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Bill Banning BPA In Baby Bottles Passes Washington State Senate 36-9
Jan 29, 2010
- Does Not Include Sports Water Bottles, House Bill Stronger
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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
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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
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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
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All-Cuts Budget is Environmental Crisis for Washington
Dec 09, 2009
- Cuts have devastating implications for state’s public health and economic recovery
