Advocacy Updates

Climate Action revived by Inflation Reduction Bill On July 11, drawing on their discernment during General Convention, the Episcopal House of Bishops published an urgent call to climate action. On … Read more

August 2 primary using maps ruled unconstitutional; Ohio Supreme Court rejects second Congressional map In this second primary of 2022, Ohio voters will choose candidates for the state legislature using … Read more

Abortion access, the EPA’s ability to slow climate change, and gerrymandering This update puts last month’s Supreme Court decisions and a case they have agreed to hear this fall in … Read more

Ohio Environmental Council policy briefing June 22 Hundreds of thousands of Ohioans lost electric power last week when severe winds downed power lines in many communities and days of terrible … Read more

Episcopal Church resources on deradicalization As the Jan 6 hearings continue, the Episcopal Church is publishing resources that congregations can use to help fellow Americans overcome their extremist ideology and … Read more

Bill allowing schools to arm minimally-trained staff awaits Governor’s signature Last week, despite a huge volume of opponent testimony including letters from many Episcopalians, the Ohio Legislature passed legislation allowing … Read more

Gun Violence The Episcopal Public Policy Network has a page packed with policy information and spiritual resources for Episcopalians working to stop the epidemic gun violence that is killing and … Read more

May 31, 6-8 pm: 2023 Green Cincinnati Plan Kickoff at Cincinnati Zoo Cincinnati has emerged as a national leader in sustainability and resilience since launching its first Green Cincinnati Plan … Read more

New gun rights expansion bills moving in Ohio Legislature SB 293, which would prohibit fees or liability insurance for gun owners, has a proponent hearing today (May 17) in the … Read more

Episcopal Church statements on the Supreme Court abortion case, Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health “Since 1967, The Episcopal Church has maintained its ‘unequivocal opposition to any legislation on the part of … Read more

Bail Reform Lobby Day at the Ohio Statehouse May 4 A broad coalition of Ohio civil rights groups including ALCU Ohio invite you to join a day of advocacy for … Read more

Map ruled unconstitutional most likely outcome for Ohio. You can still weigh in On April 14, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled unconstitutional the 4th state district plan which was adopted … Read more