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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...
Evergreen Statement on Gov. Shapiro’s 2025-2026 Budget Proposal
In response to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2025-2026 state budget proposal, including its clean energy and transportation investments, Evergreen Action Deputy State Policy Director Julia Kortrey released the following statement: “Now more than ever, strong leadership at the state level is essential to protecting working families from rising energy costs...
Trump’s DOE Pick Confirmed: Wright for Big Oil, Wrong for America
Senate Republicans just handed Trump’s Big Oil allies the keys to the Department of Energy.
Evergreen: With Burgum Confirmed, Trump Moves to Give Big Oil a Blank Check to Exploit Public Resources
The Senate just handed President Trump another loyalist to serve Big Oil.