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Testimony for the CHERISH Our Communities Act
Today, we are testifying with the Mid-Atlantic Justice Coalition in support of one of our main legislative priorities: the CHERISH Our Communities Act, to bring cumulative impacts considerations into Maryland's pollution permitting system. This bill is an environmental community priority and supported by environmental, climate, and environmental justice organizations around the state. Check out the testimony below, signed by 41 organizations, and take action in support of the CHERISH Act today! Testimony Supporting HB1484 CHERISH Our Communities Act: Cumulative Harms to Environmental
78 Organizations Support Maryland's Reclaim Renewable Energy Act
Today, we're testifying in support of HB220/SB10, the Reclaim Renewable Energy Act - long-overdue environmental justice legislation to stop subsidizing trash incinerators as "renewable energy." Check out this testimony signed by 78 organizations, download our technical testimony for more policy details, and contact your legislators to support the Reclaim Renewable Energy Act today!
Testimony for HB42/SB134: Wasted Food Reduction & Diversion Fund
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 29
Testimony against HB62/SB253: environmental protections from chemical warfare disposal activities
Today, the House Environment and Transportation Committee and the Senate Education, energy, and the Environment Committee both held hearings on HB62 / SB253 , legislation that would exempt "research facilities" for the incineration of chemical warfare materials - designated as such by the U.S. Department of Defense - from a number of environmental protections which would otherwise comply. This moment, with so much turmoil at the federal level, is not an appropriate one to withdraw Maryland environmental protections in favor of federal discretion. Our testimony is below! HB62/SB253 Controlled
Official Statement | Trump Administration Directs Agencies to Freeze Grant Funding
The Trump administration’s latest memo, which directs agencies to freeze funding for popular and effective programs relied upon by millions, is not only misguided but deeply damaging.
