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2017 Annapolis in Spring

Maryland's Clean Water Priorities at Crossover

March 30, 2026 | By Jennifer Kunze
On Monday, Maryland passed a critical legislative deadline called “Crossover.” To keep moving forward after this deadline, a bill must have passed either the Senate or the House and crossed over into the opposite chamber. With less than three weeks to go until the end of Maryland’s legislative
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Just Say No to Straws

May 24, 2017 | By Jenny Vickers
Every day in the U.S., people use 500 million straws a day - enough to circle to planet more than two-and-a-half times! Straws are now one of the top 10 marine debris items found on our beaches. And by 2050, there will be more plastic than fish in the ocean. So, what do we do about it? An easy step
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Florida Legislative Session Wrap-Up

May 15, 2017 | By Kathy Aterno
On May 8, 2017 the Florida legislature adjourned. With more than 3,000 bills introduced in both Chambers, there were a handful of bills that would affect water quality and clean energy. Here are the most important wins and losses.
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Dozens Take the ReThink Disposable Pledge at EcoFest

May 15, 2017 | By Joanne Nghiem
In celebration of Earth Day, the Peralta Community College District hosted the 11 thannual EcoFest Sustainability Festival at Laney College on Thursday, April 20, 2017. The festival featured over 100 groups including live music, dancing lessons, local programs, environmental companies and non
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Commonwealth Conversations Senate Listening tour

May 12, 2017 | By Amanda Sebert
Massachusetts currently has two bills pending in the Legislature focused on putting a fair price on carbon pollution. Combined the bills have 79 co-sponsors — more than one-third of the Legislature. There is widespread support and strong momentum to pass a bill from previous years’ efforts . In
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