The Senate has several bills on its perfection calendar – only one step away from floor debate! We need your help informing them which bills are good and which are bad. Not sure who your elected officials are? Click here. The same bill language is often introduced in both chambers of the General Assembly…
Read MoreAdministrative Appointments that Provide Hope for Racial Equity, Environmental Protection, and Sustainable Agriculture
Since January 2021, MCE has been monitoring the activities in Washington D.C. with the convening of the 117th Congress and the establishment of the Biden-Harris Administration. The following individuals, who either are or are likely to be leaders of important components of our federal executive branch, provide MCE with hope that the Biden-Harris Administration will advance…
Read MoreMCE Welcomes Jared Opsal as New Executive Director
St. Louis, MO: MCE is thrilled to introduce Jared Opsal as the organization’s new Executive Director, effective March 30, 2021. In this role, Opsal brings a personal passion to the environmental movement, as well as 19 years of professional experience, with 11 of those years spent working in the nonprofit sector. He previously served as…
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The Missouri General Assembly’s Anti-Democracy Legislation, Explained
Jay Devineni, Food & Farm Policy Intern The Missouri General Assembly is currently considering over a dozen joint resolutions that, if approved, would make it harder for everyday Missourians to initiate and approve amendments to the Missouri Constitution. Ironically, these joint resolutions are, themselves, proposing amendments to the Constitution, which requires voter approval. That means…
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2021 Missouri Legislature Bill Tracker
View the bills MCE is tracking during the 2021 Legislative Session below, including links to the official bill texts, a description of the bills, our position, and background information. We will be updating the spreadsheet daily to reflect any movement of these bills through the legislative process. If you see that a hearing is scheduled…
Read MoreEnvironmental Advocacy Resources for the New Year
Starting off the new year, there’s never been a better chance to start making a positive impact in your community and help Missouri Coalition for the Environment (MCE) make our state a better place. Ranging from issues with our food system to local environmental concerns, MCE has been advocating, educating, and organizing to defend our…
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