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BETHLEHEM ADVOCATES, STATE LAWMAKER DEMAND ACTION ON SKYROCKETING GAS PRICES AND ELECTRIC BILLS, CALL OUT REP. RYAN MACKENZIE AND SENATE REPUBLICANS

Press conference to hold Rep. Mackenzie accountable

State Rep. Steve Samuelson (D-Northhampton) and clean energy advocates gathered at the Old York Lot in Bethlehem today to demand immediate legislative action on skyrocketing gas prices and household electric bills, pointing directly to the voting records of U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh) and state Senate Republicans for escalating the region's energy affordability crisis.

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STATEWIDE ENVIRONMENTAL SCORECARD SHOWS PA HOUSE ACTED TO LOWER ENERGY COSTS, WHILE SENATE REPUBLICANS BLOCKED PROGRESS

2025-2026 Scorecard

The Scorecard reveals a stark contrast in Harrisburg: While the Pennsylvania House of Representatives responded to a growing affordability crisis by advancing comprehensive legislation to lower electricity prices, regulate AI data centers, protect drinking water and strengthen our democracy, the state Senate stopped progress at virtually every turn.

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REP. MADSEN, ADVOCATES DEMAND CONGRESS, SENATE REPUBLICANS TAKE ACTION ON RISING GAS PRICES AND ELECTRIC BILLS AT CAPITOL PRESS CONFERENCE

Press conference to hold Rep. Perry accountable

State Rep. Dave Madsen (D-Daughin) and Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania gathered on the Pennsylvania State Capitol steps to demand action from state Senate Republicans to address the growing affordability crisis. While Pennsylvania House Democrats have taken decisive action to shield consumers, Perry's federal record directly exacerbates the affordability crisis for Central Pennsylvania voters.

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CONSERVATION VOTERS OF PA STATEMENT APPLAUDS SHAPIRO EXECUTIVE ORDER AS A GOOD FIRST STEP TO PROTECT WORKING FAMILIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT FROM DATA CENTER IMPACTS

Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania (CVPA) came together with state House members and Action Together NEPA to demand action from State Senate Republicans on skyrocketing electricity prices. 

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STATE LEGISLATORS, ADVOCATES DEMAND ACTION FROM SENATE REPUBLICANS ON SKYROCKETING GAS PRICES, ELECTRIC BILLS

Press conference to Demand Action From Senate Republicans On Skyrocketing Gas Prices, Electric Bills

Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania (CVPA) came together with state House members and Action Together NEPA to demand action from State Senate Republicans on skyrocketing electricity prices. 

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PA State Budget Fails to Deliver Relief for Skyrocketing Energy Prices as Senate Republicans Block Progress

This budget fails to deliver the meaningful relief that Pennsylvania’s working families and local businesses desperately need. True relief means investing heavily in clean, affordable energy and ensuring that the recent explosion of data centers in our commonwealth doesn't harm communities and drive electricity prices through the roof. Unfortunately, Senate Republicans chose to block that future.

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Local Advocates and Visual Artists "Chalk Riot" Unveil Massive 7-Foot Art Installation Calling Out Rep. Mackenzie’s Votes to Drive Up Lehigh Valley Energy Bills

Chalk Riot collaboration to hold Rep. Mackenzie accountable

Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania (CVPA) joined forces with the renowned street art group Chalk Riot today to transform downtown Allentown’s Art Park into a colorful hub of accountability and climate advocacy to illustrate Rep. Ryan Mackenzie's (R-Lehigh) voting record.

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Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania applauds Governor Shapiro’s New Data Center Standards

Following the official release of the Governor's Responsible Infrastructure Development (GRID) Standards aimed at managing the rapid expansion of large data center facilities, Molly Parzen, Executive Director of Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania, issued the following statement.

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Conservation Voters of PA Applauds $267M Grant Program for Industrial Decarbonization, Calls for Consistent Leadership Following Recent Extension of Coal Generation

Today, Governor Josh Shapiro announced the investment of more than $267 million in federal funding for 31 projects across the Commonwealth through the Reducing Industrial Sector Emissions in Pennsylvania (RISE PA) program. The grants are designed to help Pennsylvania manufacturers and businesses reduce carbon pollution, lower energy costs and transition to cleaner technologies.

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Conservation Voters of PA Expresses Disappointment Over Shapiro Extension of Coal Plant Operations on Earth Day

Molly Parzen, Executive Director of Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania, expressed deep disappointment in response to the news that Governor Shapiro agreed to extend the life of two of Pennsylvania’s largest sources of toxic pollution. 

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