Each month, LCV shares five stories about the impact of our work. This month, we’re focusing on our collective impact as we defend public lands, protect and advance climate action, and strengthen our democracy. Meanwhile, LCV Action Fund is gearing up for the 2026 elections with its first round of House candidate endorsements.

This year, in legislatures and governors’ offices across the country, we have already seen champions announce ambitious new plans and seek to “Trump-proof” climate goals. In the memo below we’ve laid out new state level clean energy legislation, proposed public transportation and electric vehicle investments, and actions taken to hold the biggest polluters accountable.