Citizens' Daily Lobby

Arkansas Citizens First Congress is hosting a Rally for Green Jobs and legislative breakfast at the Capitol this Thursday, March  10.

Come to the Capitol Thursday to support green jobs and clean energy economic development!
Green Jobs Rally!
Thursday, March 10th
12:30 pm  to  1:15 pm

Steps of the State Capitol
 

A rally of public support for the new clean energy economy and the potential for green jobs creation from enabling legislation for Arkansas.

Don’t miss breakfast with your legislators Thursday morning! From 7:15 to 8:45 at the Capitol Hill Building (across 4th street from the Capitol). Former Colorado Governor Bill Ritter and Former Colorado Energy Office Director Mr. Tom Plant will share their vision for the new clean energy economy and green jobs creation, and you can talk to your legislators about supporting clean energy legislation.

At 10:00, the Senate Insurance and Commerce committee will consider SB516, the PACE bill, which will allow property owners to voluntarily borrow money for investments in energy conservation improvements or install clean renewable energy options to power their property. Find out more about PACE, and come to the hearing to show your support!

After the rally, there will be a meeting to recap the main themes of the day’s discussions, and plan next steps for clean energy economic development. The meeting will be from 1:30 to 2:15 in room 272 of the Capitol.