Green Transit, Green Jobs
This legislative package would electrify New York's public bus systems and create good, clean jobs.
Legislators and advocates announce push for ‘Green Transit/Green Jobs’ legislation in New York State
A pair of bills from Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz and State Senator Timothy Kennedy would mandate public bus systems convert to zero-emission buses and would incentivize electric buses to be manufactured in New York’s high-need communities.
Take action: Demand public accountability in California
California needs to pass SB749 to hold companies accountable to their promises on job creation — and get the most out of the state's economic recovery.
The route to infrastructure that benefits communities
States and localities will need the full range of tools to recover economically. That calls for federal policies that tap infrastructure-building’s power to boost local jobs and small-business growth, writes national program director Christy Veeder.
Reopening the economy makes us martyrs to economic growth
If our leaders valued human life in the same way they value corporate growth, we would have been able to control losses from the pandemic and survive lockdown.
John Porcari: For real recovery, let’s rethink infrastructure spending
Done right, infrastructure stimulus presents opportunities to build stronger, fairer, and more resilient communities, writes former Deputy Secretary of Transportation John Porcari.
Rep. Barragán introduces Climate Smart Ports Act to improve air quality and create good jobs in port communities across America
“Jobs to Move America commends Representative Barragan on this initiative and her commitment to ensuring good jobs and clean air go hand in hand,” said Abhilasha Bhola.
Climate Smart Ports Act
The legislation would green the country's ports, fight climate change, and create good green jobs.
Accelerator for America: Maximizing Investment for Job and Small Business Growth
Local officials across the country are contending with how to build a sustained recovery from the coronavirus pandemic that includes the entire community, including how to get residents back to work into well-paying jobs.
Recovery from COVID-19? Not without real public oversight
California lawmakers will soon oversee billions of stimulus dollars and pass a state-level recovery package. But a loophole in the state’s public records law is preventing workers and communities from real recovery.