The Missouri Legislature, also known as the General Assembly, is composed of a 34-member Senate and a 163-member House of Representatives. The General Assembly arguably has the most effect on our daily lives, including energy prices, water quality standards, healthy food access, public land, and so much more. The secretary of state is responsible for…
Read More2020 Environmental Priorities
On this page: Review MCE’s priority bills this legislative session. Lawmakers in Jefferson City arguably have more influence over our environment than local or federal elected officials, making your engagement critical. Report back on your engagement! Let us know how your engagement went with your state representative and state senator. This helps MCE be more…
Read More2018 Legislative Session Debrief
Tough Year for Environmental Values – Debrief of 2018 Legislative Session The Good The Bad Final Thoughts Register to Vote Thank you to everyone who signed a petition, made a phone call, attended one of our legislative spring break stops in Kansas City, Columbia or St. Louis, and to those of you who joined us…
Read MoreNot so Strange Bedfellows: Reflections on the Democracy Convention
Not so Strange Bedfellows: Reflections on the Democracy Convention by Caitlin Zera The Annual Democracy Convention, hosted by Move to Amend and some other thirty convening/sponsoring organizations, represents a dedicated group of stakeholders who acknowledge that a main catalyst for social change in our country is the need to restore our democratic process. In recent…
Read MoreMCE Attends the 2017 Democracy Convention in Minneapolis
By Brad Walker, Rivers Director                                        September 25, 2017 Over the last 40 years the average citizen’s income, security, education, health and prospects for their children’s future has eroded. It has become increasingly difficult to protect the environment and the rights of the majority of…
Read MoreThe People’s Guide to Environmental Action
The People’s Guide to Environmental Action in Missouri is a multi-media project of Missouri Coalition for the Environment. The goal of this project is to empower community members to become more engaged in local environmental policies. The People’s Guide to Environmental Action in Missouri will be a resource for concerned community members on the specifics of how…
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