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350.org Reacts on Senator Joe Manchin Withdrawing Dirty Deal From Senate Vote

After Senator Joe Manchin's "permitting reform" provision drew opposition from both parties, Manchin asked Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to withdraw the legislation as a provision to the continuing resolution to fund the government.

350.org on Senator Manchin’s Fossil Fuel Fast-Tracking Bill

Sep 21, 2022 10:33 PM EDT By Jessel Thomas

Today Senator Joe Manchin is expected to release the text of his fossil fuel fast-tracking bill.

Fossil Free Federal Reserve Campaign to Take Action for the Climate at This Year’s Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium

Aug 18, 2022 09:24 AM EDT By Jessel Thomas

President Joe Biden has signed historic climate legislation this week. With momentum on their side, environmental groups are pushing for more action from the government's key institutions to stop investments in fossil fuels.

ICYMI: AAPI Victory Fund President Brad Jenkins Joined The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross to Discuss Celebrities’ Influence on Politics

Aug 11, 2022 09:41 PM EDT By Jessel Thomas

Last week, AAPI Victory Fund President Brad Jenkins appeared on The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross to discuss how celebrities can influence policy and voters, and the importance of utilizing one's platform.

350.Org on Approval of US Senate's Climate Package: ‘The Movement Got Us This Bill’

Aug 09, 2022 08:33 AM EDT By Jessel Thomas

After months of negotiations, the U.S. Senate has finally reached an agreement and approved a climate and energy bill worth several hundred billion dollars.

‘Senate’s Climate Deal Is a Victory of the Movement’- Civil Society Groups

Aug 03, 2022 11:03 AM EDT By Jessel Thomas

Activists celebrate the milestone while continue with the pressure to fight the lobby of the fossil fuel industry.

SBA Administrator Guzman Announces 2 Federal Advisory Committees to Accelerate American Innovation and Access to Capital for Small Businesses and Startups

Aug 02, 2022 02:14 AM EDT By Jessel Thomas

Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), announced the establishment of two new federal advisory committees to accelerate support for startups driving critical innovation across the U.S. and increase small businesses' access to patient capital.

Fossil Fuel-Funded Cop Kills California Climate Legislation

Jun 21, 2022 11:39 PM EDT By Jessel Thomas

Climate justice coalition keeps up the fight for CalPERS and CalSTRS divestment, promises to return with similar legislation next year.

U.S. Small Business Administration Announces Landmark Collaboration With Historically Black Fraternities and Sororities to Address the Wealth Gap Through Black Entrepreneurship

Jun 19, 2022 09:02 PM EDT By Jessel Thomas

In a first-of-its-kind agreement, U.S. Small Business Administration announces landmark collaboration with historically Black fraternities and sororities to improve financial literacy, outreach, and capital access opportunities across communities.

ICYMI: AAPI Victory Alliance's Executive Director Varun Nikore Celebrates AAPI Heritage Month with Cheddar News

May 29, 2022 08:09 AM EDT By Jessel Thomas

Last week, Cheddar News released a segment with AAPI Victory Alliance Executive Director Varun Nikore celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage month by offering AAPI communities messages of hope amidst the rising hate and violence.

Gold House Hosts Inaugural Gold Gala With Major Launches and the Largest Gathering of Top Asian & Pacific Islander Leaders

May 24, 2022 06:32 AM EDT By Jessel Thomas

Gold House partners with Meta to celebrate this year's A100 List.

The UP Companies Make Strategic Leadership Transitions

May 20, 2022 04:05 PM EDT By Jessel Thomas

The UP Companies (UPCO) is pleased to announce the recent transition of President Michael B. Kennedy to the role of Chief Executive Officer, and Vice President and Partner Brian W. Arnold to the role of President.

ICYMI: AAPI Victory Alliance Executive Director Varun Nikore Joins Cheddar News’ Between Bells to Discuss the Current Landscape of the AAPI Community

May 20, 2022 07:32 AM EDT By Jessel Thomas

Earlier this week, AAPI Victory Alliance Executive Director Varun Nikore appeared on Cheddar News' Between Bells.

AAPI Victory Fund Condemns Hate-Based Shootings

May 16, 2022 11:24 PM EDT By Jessel Thomas

The AAPI Victory Fund condemns the senseless hate-based shootings that continue unabated, including the recent Buffalo mass shooting, the shooting of three Korean American women in Dallas, as well as a series of other incidents in Dallas targeting Asian-owned businesses, and calls for racial healing and political action to address this epidemic.

Competitive Social Ventures Breaks Ground on First Pickle & Social Venue

May 15, 2022 09:03 PM EDT By Jessel Thomas

The much-anticipated venue will open at the exchange at Gwinnett in spring 2023.

Heinrich Secures Over $15 Million to Improve Wildfire Response Capabilities At Kirtland Air Force Base

May 12, 2022 11:10 PM EDT By Jessel Thomas

U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee that oversees funding for Military Construction, secured the approval of over $15 million for the Cibola National Forest Air Tanker Base (ATB) on Kirtland Air Force Base to upgrade facilitates to allow the use of Very Large Air Tankers (VLATs) to fight wildfires.