Access to health care should be available to all, regardless of immigration status. Equitable access to health care coverage is particularly crucial now, as underlying inequities have been exacerbated by the pandemic. Immigrants and communities of color are disproportionately contracting, … [Read more...]
Legislative Actions for the Week (RE Sources)
Given that the legislative session is happening remotely, anyone can sign in “pro”, “con”, or “other” to legislation that will receive a hearing. Previously, this was something that could only be done if you were physically in Olympia. The following bills have hearings next week. Please fill out … [Read more...]
Clean Fuels Bill reintroduced
HB 1091 is the Clean Fuels Bill, reintroduced in the 2021-22 session after failing in 2020. It requires reductions in carbon emissions from transportation fuels. The history of the bill in 2020 may affect the progress of the bill for this session: It directs the Department of Ecology to adopt … [Read more...]
How to comment on WA bills
by Jonathan Tweet, University Unitarian, Seattle, WA December 21, 2020 If your UU congregation is like mine, it’s full of people who want to do something to promote justice but who aren’t sure how to go about it. I’ve heard that as the co-chair of my congregation’s Climate Action Team, and I’ve … [Read more...]
Fluorinated Gases HB 1050
HB 1050 addresses the leakage of HFC (Hydrofluorocarbon), a greenhouse gas approximately 10,000 times as potent as CO2, although it is in much smaller concentrations (parts per trillion) than CO2 (parts per million). It was developed to replace CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) when it was discovered that … [Read more...]
Washington Poverty Action Network Says 2021 is Year to Expand Dental Access in WA
Affordable, accessible dental care is an essential component of overall health. Yet people with low incomes struggle to access dental care—a problem made worse by the acute oral health provider shortage and COVID-19. Even when insured through state-funded insurance like Apple Health (Washington … [Read more...]
Growth Management Act revision bill HB 1099
The environmental-explicit portion of the Growth Management Act (GMA) revision, HB 1099, regarding vehicle miles traveled and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions was introduced as part of the GMA suite of bills. This is one of the legislative priorities identified by participants in the Justice … [Read more...]
Washington Low Income Housing Alliance Priorities for the 2021 Legislative Session
Increase and Preserve Affordable Housing: Invest $240 million for the Housing Trust Fund and an additional $10 million from the Capital Budget for preservation of affordable housing (USDA and other properties at risk of loss). Keep people in their homes and prevent an increase in homelessness: Pass … [Read more...]
Building Electrification Bill 1084
The building electrification bill, HB 1084, has been transformed into the Governor's Healthy Homes & Clean Buildings bill. Building electrification is one of the environmental justice legislative priorities identified at the Justice Summit. The following provisions are in the bill: … [Read more...]
HB 1091, Clean Fuel Standard, passes Legislature
HB 1091 is the Clean Fuels Bill, reintroduced in the 2021-22 session after failing in 2020. It requires reductions in carbon emissions from transportation fuels. It is one of the legislative priorities identified at the Justice Summit. A public hearing was held on January 14 in the House Committee … [Read more...]
Black clergy call for unity in fight for Seattle police accountability
“There needs to be some defunding, but if it means officers will not be able to get into these underserved communities to develop a relationship with them, then I think we're going to find out we’re going to have another set of issues coming up in the near future,” Witherspoon said. “When you … [Read more...]
Black-Led Public Safety Solution Process
On December 14th, incredible researchers from the Black Brilliance Research Project team presented preliminary research findings to Seattle City Council. Read the presentation on true public safety here. Watch yesterday's teach-in here. As always, make your voice heard in this Black-community led … [Read more...]
Volunteer to Do Research for the Town Hall Project
I hope you and yours are staying safe and finding ways to celebrate in this challenging holiday season. My name is Justin. I’m from Niles, Michigan and have been a volunteer with Town Hall Project since early 2019. 2020 has been VERY different from when I first started, but that doesn’t change … [Read more...]
Lekanoff, Shewmake, and Lovelett announce the Washington STRONG Recovery Bond Program
OLYMPIA – In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Washington lawmakers are taking action to stimulate local economies and protect those hit hardest. The Washington STRONG Act, developed by Rep. Debra Lekanoff, D-Bow, Rep. Sharon Shewmake, D-Bellingham, and Sen. Liz Lovelett, D-Anacortes, enables new … [Read more...]
Announcing Faith Action Network’s 2021 State Legislative Agenda and Trainings
Please find our 2021 Legislative Agenda (fanwa.org) where you can also download and share a copy. Each year the FAN Governing Board and staff, in collaboration with our coalition partners and input from our Spring Summit attendees and the FAN Program Committee, approves FAN’s Legislative Agenda … [Read more...]
Senate Environment Committee Met on December 1
The Washington State Senate will be meeting virtually this year and next. In preparation for the session that begins in January, the Senate Environment Committee met virtually on December 1, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. The following topics were be discussed: 1. Washington State Energy Strategy … [Read more...]
Links to Help with Election Problems and Misinformation from Town Hall Project
Voter Protection Hotline. The vast majority of voting experiences will be easy, but there may be challenges in select locations. Make sure you and your community know to call or text 1-866-OUR-VOTE or visit 866ourvote.org for live answers to any questions about voting rights and procedures, or to … [Read more...]
Washington Can’t Wait group plans environmental action
Washington Can't Wait (WCW) is a movement of environmental activists founded by FutureWise, a statewide environmental group. According to the WCW website,"Washington Can’t Wait Campaign is building a grassroots movement across Washington to pressure our legislature in the 2021 legislative session … [Read more...]
Training for Election and Post-Election Defense
So... now that UU the Vote has got all this incredible voter outreach going together and are in striking distance of hitting our new goal of 2 million (!!) we are pivoting to election defense. UU the Vote is partnering with The Frontline Election Defenders program coordinated by the Movement … [Read more...]
UU the Vote Harvest the Power Week of Action Oct. 21-27
UU the Vote invites everyone to join us for a week of action to harvest the power! Running Wednesday, October 21st through Tuesday, October 27th, this is one of our final pushes to ensure we reach 2,000,000 voters before Election Day. Join us! Congregational Call-in Days: October 21 – October … [Read more...]
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