The administration has announced that FEMA will be financing the installation of solar arrays on all of the commercial buildings they are involved in restoring. It's not everything, but it's a good start.
I'd post the article but it's 4 pages of bureaucratic gobbledygook so I decided just to share the news.
I can't figure out how to link to it, it's a FEMA press release: Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Actions to Help Communities Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Build Back Stronger, Cleaner and More Resilient Post-Disaster
Just a reminder about the power of state legislatures to undo democracy- sent by The States Project:.
Friends,
Last week, The New York Times published this piece which says what we’ve been saying since 2020: rightwing-controlled state legislatures are a massive threat to voters’ right to select the next president.
The authors say that a 2020 ruling from the Supreme Court gives state legislatures the power to direct electors how to cast their electoral votes — which means rightwing state lawmakers could claim the ability to award electors to their preferred candidate, no matter who voters choose.
This is only one way that anti-democratic rightwing power in state legislatures is a legitimate threat to the upcoming presidential election. In the coming weeks, we’ll take a closer look at why state legislative power in our 2024 states is critical to protecting the free and fair presidential election — and our democracy.
The good news? Together in 2022, we won enough new governing power in state legislatures to make this kind of anti-democratic power grab much more difficult! But the risk from state legislatures persists – and the results in key states in 2024 could be the difference.
Staffers for NY-22 MAGA rep Brandon Williams always ask for my name and zip code, so I do think they track this to determine who to "tune out". "Oh, it's just Lynn from Marcellus again". I just saw a great idea in the comments here. I do like to speak with a staffer, as I think it's important that we occupy their time with our comments. But I will also call after hours as someone noted here, as then I won't have to give my name and address and can call many times. (my phone # is also blocked)
They may not count your comment if they don't know you're a constutient. They usually don't. Get some friends and family in the district to call! If you text them a short script and the phone number they will likely do it!
The administration has announced that FEMA will be financing the installation of solar arrays on all of the commercial buildings they are involved in restoring. It's not everything, but it's a good start.
I'd post the article but it's 4 pages of bureaucratic gobbledygook so I decided just to share the news.
Ooh that's great. If you send me a link I'll put it in EE!
I can't figure out how to link to it, it's a FEMA press release: Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Actions to Help Communities Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Build Back Stronger, Cleaner and More Resilient Post-Disaster
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January 30, 2024 HQ-24-010
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Just a reminder about the power of state legislatures to undo democracy- sent by The States Project:.
Friends,
Last week, The New York Times published this piece which says what we’ve been saying since 2020: rightwing-controlled state legislatures are a massive threat to voters’ right to select the next president.
The authors say that a 2020 ruling from the Supreme Court gives state legislatures the power to direct electors how to cast their electoral votes — which means rightwing state lawmakers could claim the ability to award electors to their preferred candidate, no matter who voters choose.
This is only one way that anti-democratic rightwing power in state legislatures is a legitimate threat to the upcoming presidential election. In the coming weeks, we’ll take a closer look at why state legislative power in our 2024 states is critical to protecting the free and fair presidential election — and our democracy.
The good news? Together in 2022, we won enough new governing power in state legislatures to make this kind of anti-democratic power grab much more difficult! But the risk from state legislatures persists – and the results in key states in 2024 could be the difference.
I saw that. Stay tuned for the launch of our CWCW Giving Circle!
Signed up for 20 NY-3 letters.
THANK YOU, JASON!
Hey, can I do after hours calls to legislator's message machines? Any reason not to?
ABSOLUTELY! Just make sure to leave your full name and zip so they count your call.
When I call my legislators I often just get a message machine. Do it...it works!
So I contacted our congressman (Dale Strong R AL); jumping through all the hoops to be able to e-mail his office was ludicrous; but I did it🙌🏻
Nice work, Angie! Thank you! Please keep pushing!
Staffers for NY-22 MAGA rep Brandon Williams always ask for my name and zip code, so I do think they track this to determine who to "tune out". "Oh, it's just Lynn from Marcellus again". I just saw a great idea in the comments here. I do like to speak with a staffer, as I think it's important that we occupy their time with our comments. But I will also call after hours as someone noted here, as then I won't have to give my name and address and can call many times. (my phone # is also blocked)
They may not count your comment if they don't know you're a constutient. They usually don't. Get some friends and family in the district to call! If you text them a short script and the phone number they will likely do it!
Great idea Jess! Yes, I often share your scripts with others and ask them to call. You make it so easy for us! Thanks so much for all you do!