Our region is at a crossroads. As the nation moves to net zero emissions by 2050, the tri-state region of Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan could lose over 560,000 jobs, including 50,000 fewer motor vehicle manufacturing jobs over the next three decades.We must see ambitious action from Congress and the Biden administration that uses these learnings to build and implement policy that benefits the workers and the communities most at risk.
On March 22nd, we held a press conference and informational webinar featuring lawmakers and researchers coming together to highlight the urgency of investing in electric vehicle manufacturing in the region.
Speakers included:
- Amanda Woodrum, Policy Matters Ohio and ReImagine Appalachia
- David Foster, MIT Roosevelt Project
- Former U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Ernie Moniz
- Mayor Tito Brown of Youngstown, OH
- Brett Smith of the Center for Automotive Research
- David Konisky of the Indiana University O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, CEO of Empowering A Green Environment and Economy
- Dr. Jalonne L.White-Newsome
- Christina Hajj of DTE Energy, and Keith Cooley, CEO of Principia LLC