While the Legislature is in session from January through May of each year, we post a weekly Legislative Update. If you would like these updates delivered to your inbox, you can sign up for the mailing list. We also issue Action Alerts on critical, time sensitive issues and provide the tools you need to contact your elected officials.
Last week, the conservation community showed up in force to present our legislative priorities — and lawmakers truly listened. See our recap of the SC Conservation Coalition Senate Briefing and outcomes that are driving important conversations on wetlands and polluter accountability. read more
This week's news from the Statehouse includes updates on energy reform bills, the swearing in of two new senators, and budget committees highlighting the need for infrastructure resilience projects. read more
Welcome to the 2024 Legislative Session! In this preview, learn about the bills we're continuing to fight for, upcoming events you can attend, and much more. read more
For part two of our session wrap-up, we take our final dive into the State Budget, which has been our real conservation success of the year. Learn about UF's budget priorities and other funding that benefits conservation. We look forward to seeing you back here next year for more Legislative Updates! read more
In the first part of our 2023 Legislative Session wrap-up, find out what's happened since "sine die," which two priority bills were signed by Gov. McMaster, and the status of several bills that advanced at the end of the first year of this two-year session. read more
It's the last week of the Legislative Session! Check out which bills are on the move and how things are wrapping up in this first year of a two-year session. read more
There are only 6 legislative days to go! Read about UF at the Public Service Commission, bills that advanced, and the recently released Market Reform Study in this week's update. Also take a look at how we celebrated 25 years of Upstate Forever's work at our Annual ForeverGreen Awards Luncheon. read more
It's hard to believe there are only three weeks left in the session, and we could still use your help advocating for our conservation priorities. Although this is the first year of a two-year session, we are running out of time this year to pass legislation that can help protect the Upstate's land, water, and communities. Find out what our priorities are in this week's update. read more
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