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Senate Republicans Celebrated Clean Energy Boom in Their States, Now Face Vote to Kill It
June 18, 2025
New Climate Power survey says Michigan voters want Democrats to fight budget bill cuts to clean energy
Lansing, Mich. – In the runup to the U.S. Senate vote on the federal budget reconciliation bill, a new public opinion survey released today by Climate Power shows that a solid majority of Michigan voters are opposed to measures in the bill that would hammer Michigan’s clean energy economy, drive up energy costs and decrease the reliability of […]
June 17, 2025
ICYMI: ANALYSIS: Reconciliation Bill Risks Devastating Job Losses in Every U.S. State if Senate Fails to Change Course
Lansing, Mich. – A new report released today by the Solar Energy Industry Association (SEIA) highlights the massive job losses that will occur if the current federal budget reconciliation bill is approved by the U.S. Senate. According to the SEIA analysis, “330,000 current and future jobs across the country could be at risk if the reconciliation bill is […]
June 3, 2025
SIGNED OUT: John James Said ‘No’ to $5 Million for Flint Water Crisis on Same Day He Endorsed $45 Million Parade for Trump’s Birthday
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, John James refused to join efforts supporting $5 million for the Flint Lead Exposure Registry backed by Michigan’s entire congressional delegation on the same day that he endorsed a $45 million military parade for Donald Trump’s birthday. While James frequently touts his literal signature as a reason to vote for him, it was nowhere to be found […]
May 30, 2025
New Michigan EV poll raises tough questions for US Reps. Tom Barrett, John James
Lansing, Mich. – As the Mackinac Policy Conference gets underway, a new poll published today by The Detroit News demonstrates that U.S. Reps. Tom Barrett and John James are wildly out of touch with Michiganders on our state’s electric vehicle future. Both should be asked directly why they voted last week for a federal budget reconciliation bill that will crush Michigan’s […]
May 27, 2025
Rep. John James Sells out Michiganders, Votes to Put Over 25,000 Clean Energy Jobs in Michigan on the Chopping Block
Washington, DC — Today, Rep. John James voted for House Republicans’ extreme budget reconciliation bill—legislation that repeals America’s clean energy investments and strips critical resources from Michigan families, all while delivering new tax handouts to billionaires and big corporations. The bill passed with a razor-thin margin of 215-214, giving Rep. James a deciding vote. Instead of standing […]
May 22, 2025
Rep. Tom Barrett Sells out Michiganders, Votes to Put Over 4,000 Clean Energy Jobs in Michigan’s 7th District on the Chopping Block
Washington, DC — Today, Rep. Tom Barrett voted for House Republicans’ extreme budget reconciliation bill—legislation that repeals America’s clean energy investments and strips critical resources from Michigan families, all while delivering new tax handouts to billionaires and big corporations. The bill passed with a razor-thin margin of 215-214, giving Rep. Barrett a deciding vote. Instead of standing […]
May 22, 2025
NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist calls on U.S. Reps. Tom Barrett and John James to stand up for Michigan’s clean energy economy, oppose “reckless actions” by Congress
Lansing, Mich. – Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist today called on U.S. Reps. Tom Barrett and John James to stand up for Michigan’s clean energy economy and oppose the rollback of federal clean energy tax credits and investments that are driving the state’s progress and creating thousands of new jobs. On a call with reporters this morning, the […]
May 14, 2025
2,667 Michigan Clean Energy Jobs Already Lost or Threatened Under Trump, With Tens of Thousands More at Risk
Lansing, Mich — In just 100 days in office, President Trump’s tariffs, executive orders, and all-out assault on clean energy have put Michigan’s clean energy boom at risk. New data released today from Climate Power shows that 95 clean energy projects have already been threatened, delayed, or canceled nationally since Trump took office, representing $71.24 billion in investment and […]
April 30, 2025
Tax Day 2025: Last call for federal clean energy credits?
Lansing, Mich. – With Tax Day 2025 just around the corner, it’s a good time to highlight the important federal tax credits that are reducing energy bills for thousands of Michigan families and making electric vehicles more affordable. Key provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) allow eligible taxpayers to receive federal tax credits […]
April 10, 2025
ICYMI: Trump Cuts Will Raise Utility Costs for Thousands of Vulnerable Michigan Families
Lansing, MI — In the latest assault on our nation’s most vulnerable citizens, the Trump administration last week fired the entire staff working in the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) within the Department of Health and Human Services, which has been helping low-income Americans save money on their utility bills since 1981. Congress previously approved $4.1 […]
April 8, 2025