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Communities - and the state - shouldn't be left in the dark when oil refineries close. That's why we need #SB1259. sacbee.com/opinion/op-ed/art…

karuk.us/posts/kalras-ab-221… AB 2218 has unanimously passed the California State Assembly and now advances to the Senate. This landmark legislation seeks to address historic inequities in California water policy and strengthen Tribal sovereignty in water governance. Read the full press release on our website.

Many sectors of the energy industry are required to plan for what happens if they close their facilities. So should oil refineries. That's why I authored #SB1259. I am glad to report that the Senate passed the bill today. @APEN4EJ @CBECal @cejapower Read more. sd38.senate.ca.gov/news/sena…

While the Trump administration works to dismantle key climate pollution protections, California can lead with the Clean Skies Act to cut diesel pollution and protect public health. Californians: tell your assemblymember to vote YES on AB 1777: on.nrdc.org/4dthGPa

We’re pleased to share our sponsored bill, The Beneficial Fire Capacity Act (AB 1891), by @AsmConnolly passed off the Assembly floor yesterday with unanimous bipartisan support. Many thanks to @AsmConnolly for his leadership and to @hhadwickAD1 for her words of support! 🔥 📸: Stormy Staats

The Indigenous Water Bill (AB 2218) by @Ash_Kalra passed off the CA Assembly floor today. We are proud to sponsor this bill along side the @ssmiwokindians and very grateful to @Ash_Kalra for his leadership! 📸: Colleen Rossier

Glad to report the Senate has just passed #SB954, to balance reforms made to CEQA last year with needed protections for the environment, workers and endangered species. Read more. sd38.senate.ca.gov/news/sena…

Today was a good day. 👏🏼

#AB2494 “would pave the way for giving tribes a say in managing the lands for the first time since they were forcibly evicted more than a century ago, and for integrating Indigenous knowledge — like cultural burning — into the forests.” 🙏🏼 @AsmChrisRogers @ilike_mike

The word of the day is HABIBI! Happy #ArabAmericanHeritageMonth from Ramy Youssef, Elmo, and all of your friends on Sesame Street!

We are proud to share our sponsored bill AB2218 by @Ash_Kalra moved out of its first set of policy committees yesterday. We’re proud to cosponsor along side @ssbandofmiwoks and greatly appreciate the remarks in committee by @AsmConnolly @ChrisRogers_CA and @asmstevebennett

We can and must responsibly support people and wild animals to exist in a California where we are all under growing pressures and cumulative threats like extreme heat, frequent drought and intense wildfires that animals respond to by moving in search of resources to survive. That means investing in science-based, situation-specific, proactive strategies to minimize negative interactions and prevent escalation to conflicts that pose risks for people and animals. #SB1135 proposes a program to better protect people, wildlife and communities. Read More: sd38.senate.ca.gov/news/sen-…

Salmon Champions! @AsmChrisRogers @AsmConnolly #CASalmonSteelheadCoalition

Congrats to @ChrisRogers_CA and @Karuk_Tribe for being awarded for their leadership on AB 263 and all they do to save salmon. Great to see @AsmConnolly and @WadeCrowfoot join the celebration too!

Karuk Tribe honored for their tireless leadership on Klamath River and salmon restoration, dam removal, and most recently sponsorship of AB 263 by the California Salmon and Steelhead Coalition tonight in Sacramento!

Such a pleasure to see Clem Shute honored at the #TahoeSummit for his lifetime of work to protect Tahoe and service on the @TahoeAgency Governing Board.

Tahoe Tour in advance of the #TahoeSummit. Learning about Washoe led Meeks meadow restoration and bringing back cultural fire to the landscape. @TahoeAgency

🚨VOTE NO on AB/SB 131🚨 A Developer Giveaway at the Expense of Disadvantaged Communities and the Environment #caleg #cabudget

AB/SB 131 would: ❌ Gut CEQA — our only tool to fight pollution in our neighborhoods ❌ Greenlight massive industrial projects with NO environmental review ❌ Sacrifice clean air, water, and habitat for corporate interests ❌ Silence working-class, Black, Brown, and Tribal voices

@CAgovernor @RobertRivas_CA @senmikemcguire CCAEJ and our communities are watching. 🚨 As the Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice, we strongly oppose AB/SB 131 — a backroom budget trailer bill that strips away our environmental and democratic protections.