Newsday: Governor should sign bill to protect trees and protect ourselves

Posted on May 20, 2024

POLITICO: Hochul’s Turn On Trees

Posted on May 16, 2024

The state Senate passed a bill today that would require businesses selling goods to the Empire State to prove that they don’t illegally contribute to tropical deforestation, teeing the legislation up for a possible second veto from Hochul. Learn More (External Link) >>

NYS Legislature Passes the TREES Act

Posted on May 16, 2024

Syracuse.com: On Arbor Day, NY needs more from Gov. Kathy Hochul than a green promise (Your Letters)

Posted on April 26, 2024

For Arbor Day, Environmental Advocates of New York Exec Director Vanessa Fajans-Turner calls on Governor Hochul to sign the TREES Act. Learn More (External Link) >>

New York’s procurement system need not add to forest destruction

Posted on April 23, 2024

Deforestation-free purchasing bill aligns with New York's climate goals and our commitment to human rights. Learn More (External Link) >>

Times Union: New York’s procurement system need not add to forest destruction

Posted on April 23, 2024

Deforestation-free purchasing bill aligns with New York's climate goals and our commitment to human rights. Learn More (External Link) >>

Spectrum: Sen. Liz Krueger discusses her bill protecting tropical forests

Posted on March 21, 2024

Politico Pro: New York state senator revises bill aimed at curbing tropical deforestation

Posted on March 19, 2024

Gov. Kathy Hochul last year vetoed an earlier version of the legislation that would bar state purchases of goods linked to deforestation. Learn More (External Link) >>

RELEASE: Krueger, Zebrowski To Introduce Amended Tropical Deforestation Legislation

Posted on March 19, 2024

"As I said when the Governor vetoed this bill in December, this is not some esoteric issue for tree-huggers – the climate crisis and the biodiversity crisis threaten the very survival of human civilization," said Sen. Krueger. "That is why we will be reintroducing the bill. We have addressed the Governor's concerns as they were expressed to us, and we are confident that the TREES Act can not only be successfully implemented, but will enhance New York's global role as an environmental leader. I look forward to sending it back to the Governor's desk as soon as possible." Learn More (External Link) >>

Everyone wins on ‘birds and bees’ deal

Posted on January 02, 2024

An agreement wasn’t reached on a bill aimed at stopping state procurements from supporting any tropical deforestation, which was vetoed after legislative sponsors refused to agree to major changes backed by Hochul. Learn More (External Link) >>

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