At the close of August, CEJA Action brought together more than 230 environmental justice advocates and community members from across California for our annual Congreso! For two days, our members, partners, and allies gathered in Sacramento to celebrate our collective power, strategize on critical fights, and lobby for an environmentally just future for all Californians.
Governor Newsom’s May Budget Revise fails to deliver on the environmental justice priorities frontline communities have long fought for. Contact: Diana Vazquez Ballesteros, diana@ceja-action.org, +1 (818) 270-0745Cap and Trade: Nile Malloy, nile@ceja-action.org, +1 (510) 926-5737Climate Superfund: Mabel Tsang, mabel@ceja-action.org, +1 (650) 387-8638Permitting Reform: Rabeya Sen, rabeya@ceja-action.org, +1 (310) 291-0441Energy Affordability: Tyler Valdes, tyler@ceja-action.org, +1 (619) 736-5582
Fossil fuel corporations spend millions pushing back against climate accountability bills while communities demand justice Contact: Aimee Dewing, aimee@lastchancealliance.org Blake Marquez, Blake@sunstonestrategies.org Sacramento, CA. — In response to Big Oil’s massive Q1 lobbying blitz, climate justice advocates from across California rallied in Sacramento yesterday to champion the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act, SB 684 by Senator Menjivar,
After a busy policy committee season, the California Environmental Justice Alliance (CEJA) Action is excited to share our 2023 legislative priorities. As always when looking at policy to support, we focused on bills that would materially advance environmental justice for our frontline community members – the people who most often bear the toxic consequences of
CEJA Action endorses 2022 “Environmental Justice Crew” September 13, 2022 | Sacramento, CA – Today, the California Environmental Justice Alliance Action (CEJA Action), announced their legislative endorsements ahead of a hotly contested November election cycle. CEJA Action has endorsed the most progressive candidates who will appear on the ballot this fall. These candidates will advance
CEJA Action announces support for the 13 most exciting California progressive candidates ahead of the June primary.
The defeat of the recall shows the potential for transformative action when Democratic leaders unite with the powerful organizing force of California’s electorate.
As wildfires burn up and down Northern California and our families struggle to recover in the second wave of COVID-19, luxury real estate, the law enforcement and venture capitalists are trying to capture the Office of the Governor. Join us to use your vote and your power to vote No on the Recall.
Last night, the California Legislature passed SB 158 to create structural changes at the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC).