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Six coalition members standing in front of Capitol Building in Olympia, one hoisting a coffee cup, smiling on a sunny day.

Lawmakers Must Uphold Commitments to Environmental Justice, Climate Resilience, and Community Engagement

As Washington State faces a multi-billion dollar budget deficit during this legislative session, tough decisions about ...

Group of advocates standing in the marble halls of the Capitol building in Olympia outside of a hearing.

Legislature Short on Community Climate Commitments in Budget, Again; Agencies Must Pick Up Slack

The 2024 Washington State Legislative session adjourned in March, with legislators and Governor Jay Inslee approving ...

Now That Frontline Communities Have the Government’s Attention, How Will They Be Defined?

In the 2023–2025 budget cycle, over $650 million will be spent to benefit “Vulnerable Populations” and ...

Biden’s EJ Order Shows HEAL’s Reach, Gaps

The Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) Act (SB 5141), our state’s landmark environmental justice (EJ) policy, is a ...