Mary BlackburnIFCL Plain Speaking Dear Friends,It’s been a wild and woolly legislative session, primarily trying to keep bad bills from being really bad while trying to advance some earth friendly (and therefore, human friendly) legislation. We must continue to build relationships with like spirited people and our legislators. In this regard, the state of Indiana’s …
Making small, incremental steps was the message Tuesday, January 16, at the Indiana Statehouse as students, teachers, conservation allies and legislators celebrated the influence of the “Confront the Climate Crisis” team. This dedicated group of high school students is influencing even younger kids to get involved in environmental activism. Several of this group are high …
IFCL Plain Speaking November 22, 2023 was Organization Day, where legislative leaders gather at the statehouse to make opening statements for the upcoming session. Lobbyists and concerned citizens wait in the hallways, networking with each other and trying to catch a legislator as they pass by. House Leader Huston and Senate President Pro Tem Bray are …
Lessons in Meeting with Your Legislators Mary Blackburn, Creation Care Advocate I had signed up to learn more about effectively reaching out to legislators by registering for a Hoosier Environmental Council webinar. My goodness, I ended up learning more than I expected! As a volunteer at HEC, I have been active in helping with multiple …
The Great Okefenokee Swamp is in danger from Titanium mining. In the New York Times, Margaret Renkl shares about the wonders and importance of the Okefenokee to Georgia, Florida and all of us who care about habitat loss and its destruction of God’s ecosystem. “The Okefenokee is one of the great natural wonders of this …
IFCL Gave Testimony in favor of HB1138 which passed second reading with a unanimous vote. The Indiana Friends Committee stands in support of HB 1138 because our children are our legacy. As parents and community members, we want all children to reach their full potential and be thriving and healthy Hoosiers. For children, exposure to …
In addition to students from Indiana high schools, state senators and representatives, IFCL Creation Care advocate Mary Blackburn shared information to support legislation to address climate change issues at the Indiana Statehouse, Wednesday, Feb.1. Coverage by TheStatehousefile.com is covered in the link below. https://www.thestatehousefile.com/politics/high-school-student-activists-push-for-environmental-change/article_1f747d10-a26b-11ed-a22b-9b6bb4605614.html Mary Blackburn’s remarks are printed below. Hello, I am Mary Blackburn, …
The atmosphere was electric despite the wintry conditions outside, as activists and renewable energy industry representatives assembled inside the Statehouse for the fifth annual Renewable Energy Day (RED). Organized by Solar United Neighbors of Indiana (SUN), with over 20 co-sponsors including Indiana Friends Committee on Legislation, the event was a significant draw for legislators and …
Christine Glaser, Faith In Place, and Mary Blackburn, IFCL, combine forces to lobby for Conservation Day. Indiana Conservation Alliance (INCA) hosted Conservation Day at the Statehouse. Tables were set up on the 3rd floor of the Atrium and representatives of the Alliance were available to answer questions and guide volunteers to meet with their legislators. …
Happy New Years, Friends! The IGA starts tomorrow and we are waiting for all the bills to be filed to keep you up to date on Creation Care concerns. Two bills to know about: SB 33 concerns “Solar panel decommissioning and disposal” will be closely watched. SB 91 sets standards for annual inspection of confined animal …
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