Each week we’ll be reporting on some of the activities of our army members across the country. If you are interested in getting involved in your state, visit the State and District Leaders page here: https://pickensplan.com/district-leaderboard/

Legislative Update

The total number of co-sponsors for the NAT GAS Act (HR 1835): 146 Members of Congress
Is your Member of Congress a co-sponsor? Find out here: https://pickensplan.com/inyourstate

Highlights

  • Because of the successful Town Hall last week, Matthew Frerichs is now the Pickens Plan University Leader at the University of Alabama.
  • California State Leaders John Nobles and Wayne Bowser continue to talk energy and energy independence with local candidates running for various state offices. They are finding a base of support for natural gas legislation from the prospective candidates they meet.
  • Georgia State Leader Sam Fleet has been appointed to the Atlanta Clean Cities Board.
  • Georgia State Leader Sam Fleet has been instrumental in setting up the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Coalition Day throughout the State of Georgia.
  • Ryan Jones, Idaho State Leader, continues his weekly letter writing campaign to local/state elected officials.
  • Jeremy Boggess, also a District Leader in Idaho, continues to promote the Pickens Plan and energy independence as part of his Idaho State Senate campaign.
  • Indiana District Leader Chuck Moore (IN-03) is working with Indiana State Representative Dick Dodge to move that state forward in NG usage.
  • Massachusetts State Leader Steve Kropper (MA-07) continues to promote the Pickens Plan to elected officials in Massachusetts. His company WindPole, Second Wind and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts announced the MASS-WIN (Wind Information Network) to provide real time wind resource data for SE Mass, Cape & Islands. He’s aggressively working to promote wind energy through his company.
  • Missouri State Leader Cheryl Rowland has continued to promote the Pickens Plan during this election season. Last week she discussed the Pickens Plan with at least 10 people in the hopes that they will sign-up and help the cause.
  • The Coalition of Responsible Transportation is hosting a meeting in Charlotte, NC on December 3, 2010 to discuss natural gas fueling stations at all the major ports in the Mid-Atlantic for 18-wheelers to use when bringing products to/from the ports, and they have invited T. Boone Pickens to speak at the meeting. The coalition includes major importers/exporters like Target, Lowes, Home Depot, etc, as well as the Ports of Norfolk, Charleston and Baltimore.
  • Robert Danford, NC-03 District Leader, followed up with Governor Perdue to determine support for converting the state fleet of vehicles to alternative energy – still awaiting feedback.
  • Ohio District Leader Jim Pirko (OH-17) attended a Congressional debate where Rep. Tim Ryan publicly named the Pickens Plan as the answer to the Nation’s energy problems.
  • Ohio State Leader Veronica Gold has contacted Rep. Bob Latta’s (OH-05) district office in regards to the NAT GAS legislation. His office remains firmly not in favor of the legislation. Veronica thinks based on the response that other political considerations are in play.
  • Ohio District Leader Joe Jefferis (OH-03) has phoned Sen. Sherrod Brown and Sen. George Voinovich’s DC offices to share his support of S. 3815. He is attempting to get phone appointments with both Senators. He also had a conversation with Herman Cain (conservative talk radio host) about the Pickens Plan. Cain’s response was favorable.
  • Rodney Rooks, VA-07 District Leader, organized a candidate forum for congressional candidates in VA-07 on Friday, October 29, 2010 at Luray Elementary School.

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