The improvements and expansion of domestic manufacturing requirements in the “Invest in American Jobs Act of 2011” are an important step to creating and sustaining good jobs for American workers.

The BlueGreen Alliance urged U.S. negotiators to commit to aggressive emissions reductions in Durban while also urging action at home to facilitate the transition to a clean economy that creates good jobs.

Mark Schauer, Co-Chair of the BlueGreen Alliance Jobs21! campaign, released a statement, “Governor Snyder has made the right call, and we hope he will continue to support strong protections for our air, land and water.”

The BlueGreen Alliance is urging Congress to oppose the Regulatory Accountability Act (RAA), the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny or “REINS” Act, and the Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act (RFIA).

Former Michigan Congressman and BlueGreen Alliance Jobs21! National Co-Chair Mark Schauer led a roundtable discussion today at the Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA) to urge Michigan to invest in its transportation systems.

Senator Debbie Stabenow joined local labor, environmental and business leaders in Lansing to release the new GreenMAP clean energy manufacturing plan for Michigan.

The Michigan Green Manufacturing Action Plan: Next Steps in a Clean Energy Manufacturing Policy” provides a road map for smart state-level policies that will create good manufacturing job creation in the state.

Jobs21! Co-Chair Mark Schauer asks Governor Snyder to veto a bill preventing state agencies from having stricter rules than the federal government. “Michigan is surrounded by the Great Lakes… We should not hamper state efforts to protect them.”

BlueGreen Alliance Director of Chemicals, Public Health and Green Chemistry Charlotte Brody testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, urging passage of the Safe Chemicals Act.

Following Dr. Steven Chu’s testimony to the House Energy and Commerce Committee, David Foster said, “Secretary Chu could not be more right… This is a competition we can and must win.”

BlueGreen Alliance Director of Chemicals, Public Health and Green Chemistry Charlotte Brody testified in favor of the Safe Chemicals Act of 2011.

After the Obama administration took the next step with its plan to increase fuel efficiency standards, BlueGreen Alliance Executive Director David Foster said it is the right step to take at the right time to help save consumers money at the gas pump.