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Executive Director Josh McNeil recaps election results

Executive Director Molly Parzen at Environmental Lobby Day

Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania is making the environment a top priority across the Commonwealth.

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Conservation Voters of PA Victory Fund to Invest Over $1.1 million to Put Pro-Environment Candidates in Control of State Legislature

CVPA Victory Fund has invested over $1.1 million in door knocking and digital advertising towards expanding the razor-thin pro-environment majority in the State House and flipping the State Senate.

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Pennsylvania State House: 6 Bills That Could Lower Costs, Protect Communities and Build a Cleaner Future

Pennsylvania House lawmakers have passed legislation addressing some of the state's biggest challenges, including high electricity costs, AI data center development, water protection, clean energy, and utility regulation.

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Everything You Need to Know to Vote in Pennsylvania in 2026

With your vote, we can put environmental champions in charge of the state legislature who will pass laws to regulate AI data centers, lower our utility bills, invest in low-cost clean energy, and protect our air and water. 

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Our Favorite Moments from the 15th Annual Green Gala

15th Annual Green Gala

Partners, leaders, candidates, volunteers, and voters turned out in force at our 15th Annual Green Gala. Check out photos from our favorite moments. 

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Which State Senate and State House candidates should you vote for?

Congressional candidates and races are getting a lot of media coverage, but don't forget that there are many important state races on the ballot: every State House member is up for election, and half of State Senate seats are up as well! See who we endorsed. 

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The U.S. Federal Government Will No Longer Limit Climate Pollution From Power Plants

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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Governor Shapiro’s Data Center Executive Action Is a Welcome First Step, But Senate Republicans Must End Their Legislative Blockade

Governor Shapiro’s action highlights the inherent limits of executive power. An executive order can establish administrative guardrails within executive agencies, but long-term structural protection requires a legislative fix.

For Pennsylvanians to see lasting relief, state legislators must codify comprehensive protections into law — and the clock is ticking.

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Data Centers Are Driving Up Electricity Costs. Pennsylvania Families Shouldn’t Have to Pay the Price.

Instead of making it easier to build affordable, clean energy, the Trump administration along with the Pennsylvania State Senate is making clean energy harder to build. That could leave Pennsylvania families paying more for electricity while some of the world’s richest companies reap the benefits of the AI boom.

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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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