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Yesterday, I testified in front of the House Environment and Transportation Committee for HB42, one of our top priority bills , which would create a collection of new grants for Zero Waste programs and infrastructure with dedicated new funding. Check out my testimony below, watch the recording of the hearing here , and take a moment today to contact your own Senator and Delegates to support the Wasted Food Reduction and Diversion Fund !

HB42 Solid Waste Disposal Surcharge and Wasted Food Reduction and Diversion Fund and Grant Programs House Environment and Transportation Committee January

The fight to protect our climate and environment now moves to the states. While the federal administration tries to keep New England tethered to out-of-state fossil fuel interests, Rhode Islanders are working for policies to protect our water and health from toxics, litter, and pollution. Here’s a preview of what Clean Water Action will be supporting this session!

Last week, I had the incredible opportunity to meet with Cate Faehrmann, a Member of Parliament from New South Wales, Australia. Cate traveled all the way from her sunny home on the other side of the world to our chilly corner of the globe to connect with legislators, agencies, and advocates about PFAS. She was seeking to understand how Minnesota is addressing the PFAS crisis through regulatory action so that she might take some of her lessons learned back to her home country.