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Senate Passes Budget Resolution Paving the Way For Big Oil to Pad Their Profits By Putting Americans at Risk
The Senate’s budget resolution proves that the only thing Republicans are urgently focused on is giveaways for billionaires and Big Oil at the expense of everyday Americans.
ICYMI: Republican Governor Speaks Out Against GOP Attacks On Clean Energy Investments
Republican Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt sounded the alarm on Trump and Congressional Republicans’ efforts to repeal clean energy investments from the Inflation Reduction Act and undermine America’s wind energy industry.
Trump Moves to Block Congestion Pricing in New York
In response to reporting that the Trump administration is planning to revoke federal approval of New York’s congestion pricing program, Evergreen Action Senior States Program Director Justin Balik released the following statement: “Donald Trump’s plan to kill congestion pricing in New York is yet another reckless, illegal move to dismantle...
Trump’s Energy Price Hike: Struggling Families Stuck with Higher Bills as Trump Illegally Slashes Assistance
Trump’s unlawful funding blockade is hurting American families across the country.
Evergreen Statement on Trump Administration Attack on Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund
The Trump administration’s attempt to block $20 billion in legally approved funding is a direct attack on Congress, our communities, and the rule of law In response, to recent comments from EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin that the Trump administration plans to block funds from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund’s...
Shapiro Announces Lawsuit to Stop Trump’s Federal Funding Freeze
Today, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro announced that his office is filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration on behalf of the Commonwealth to protect federal funds committed to Pennsylvania. In response, Evergreen Action Deputy State Policy Director Julia Kortrey released the following statement: “With this lawsuit, Governor Shapiro is standing...
FERC Approves PJM’s Request to Fast-Track Fossil Fuel Buildout
Late last night, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved PJM’s request to prioritize gas plants in the interconnection queue ahead of other resources. In response, Evergreen Action Senior Power Sector Policy Lead Charles Harper released the following statement: “FERC’s decision to allow PJM to fast-track gas projects over renewables...
Trump Illegally Slams Brakes on EV Progress in Brazen Act of Sabotage
Donald Trump is once again flouting the law and defying court orders to score ideological points.
Trump Defies Court Order, Continues Lawless Power Grab as Dems Demand Answers
By blatantly refusing to comply with multiple court orders, the Trump administration is rapidly moving our country to a state of lawlessness.
Evergreen Statement on Gov. Whitmer’s 2025-2026 Budget Proposal
Today, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer released her 2025-2026 state budget proposal, which included investments for affordable housing, energy efficiency, heating assistance, and transportation infrastructure. In response, Evergreen Action Midwest Deputy Director Courtney Brady released the following statement: “While federal leaders are failing working families and blocking proven cost-saving solutions, Governor...