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Bipartisan Governors Demand End to PJM Delays and Mismanagement
Yesterday, a bipartisan group of nine governors sent a letter to the PJM Board of Managers raising concerns over the grid operator’s leadership and direction. The governors cite persistent delays in connecting new energy resources, inadequate long-term transmission planning, and stakeholder mismanagement that have eroded trust among states and consumers....
ICYMI: “After Two Decades of Driving Buses, I Know Public Transit Is No Luxury”
In a new op-ed for Pennsylvania Capital-Star, veteran bus driver and union member Lionel Randolph lays out the growing stakes of Pennsylvania’s public transit funding crisis, drawing on over two decades of experience behind the wheel and a lifetime as a local transit rider. Randolph underscores that for millions of...
After Kneecapping Clean Energy, Trump Announces Billions for Polluters in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvanians are already facing an energy affordability crisis. But Donald Trump and Dave McCormick just cut off their cheapest, fastest tool to add new generation to the grid.
Trump’s Energy Price Hike: A.I. Boom, Energy Bust
When he takes the stage today, expect Trump to champion American AI infrastructure development while actively undermining the clean, homegrown power we need to support it.
ICYMI: “Congestion Pricing Is Working In New York, And It Proves Government Can Do Big Things”
In a new op-ed for The Hill, Evergreen Action Vice President for States Justin Balik highlights the early success of New York’s groundbreaking congestion pricing program—a bold, forward-thinking policy that’s already delivering real results. Six months in, the program is easing traffic, cutting pollution, and generating much-needed funding for public...
While Trump Breaks His Promises and Raises Bills, States Are Cutting Pollution and Costs
To: Interested PartiesFrom: Evergreen Action Vice President for States Justin BalikDate: July 10, 2025RE: While Trump Breaks His Promises and Raises Bills, States Are Cutting Pollution and Costs The enactment of Trump’s reconciliation legislation confirms once and for all what many feared: this administration has abandoned its core promise to...
While Texas Families Grieve and Utility Bills Skyrocket, Trump Doubles Down on Extremist Fossil Fuel Agenda
Trump is once again abusing his power in a blatant end-run around Congress—and even his own party.
Six Months In, It’s Full Speed Ahead for NYC Congestion Pricing
To mark the six-month milestone over the weekend of New York’s congestion pricing program, Evergreen Action States Vice President Justin Balik released the following statement: “Six months in, congestion pricing is working exactly as promised: cutting traffic, strengthening the economy, cleaning the air, and modernizing New York’s transit system. Despite...
These Republicans Promised to Protect Clean Energy. Then They Voted to Kill It Anyway.
They praised and promised to protect clean energy. And then they voted to kill it anyway.
Trump Signs Catastrophic Bill on Independence Day—With Little Idea What’s In It
Trump proudly signs bill that will kneecap American industry and make life more expensive for working people