You're invited to join us for drinks, hors d'oeuvres & live bluegrass at the launch of the Generations Campaign on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 in Greenville.
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.
With several budgets and conservation-related bills flying through SC House and Senate committees, it can be overwhelming to make sense of what's important. Luckily, you can find quick summaries of relevant news each week at the Statehouse here. read more
Believe it or not, we're through a third of the 2022 Legislative Session and it has been packed with positive steps for land conservation and healthy communities. Read this week's Legislative Update from State Policy Director Megan Chase for the rundown on the latest news from the Statehouse. read more
As we enter Week 6 of the Legislative Session, we continue to see progress on many conservation priorities, which is honestly the best kind of valentine. read more
Remember last week when we discussed the upcoming legislation that could bolster land protection efforts? We have another bill to add to the list that would create substantial revenue streams for land conservation. read more
In the latest Legislative Update, State Policy Director Megan Chase gives a deep dive on land protection bills to watch this year, an urgent action alert on drinking water regulations, and more news from the SC Statehouse. read more
Find a new action alert for the joint resolution to limit toxic "forever chemicals" in our drinking water, view last week's Senate Briefing, read about two good bills that passed, and what to look out for this week in the latest Legislative Update from our State Policy Director. read more
Welcome to the first Legislative Update of 2022! UF's State Policy Manager fills us in on what happened during Week 1, details "the Year of the Budget," and shares two bills that your legislators need to hear you support. read more
Here's an overview of where things stand at the end of the 2021 Legislative Session. Buckle up, there's a lot to recap. read more
© 2024 Upstate Forever. All Rights Reserved|
Privacy Policy|
Site by ALINE, A Marketing Company