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One Step Forward, One Step Back

June 30, 2016 | By David Gerraughty

Advocating for environmental issues in the Rhode Island General Assembly is a complicated process that requires persistence, patience and creative approaches. Economic growth and job creation - not the environment - are often the first concerns on the minds of lawmakers.

Air Pollution - Recycling Scoreboard - Rhode Island

Supporters of Energize RI's carbon pricing bill gather outside the statehouse on Lobby Day.Photo by Kai Salem

Diving into the Legislature

May 5, 2016 | By David Gerraughty

You never know what you might run into when activists descend on the statehouse for the Environment Council of Rhode Island’s (ECRI) annual Lobby Day.

Last Wednesday, I was greeted in the rotunda by a group of our allies in the Energize Rhode Island coalition wearing snorkels to demonstrate the kind

Florida Legislative Session Ends – Water Gets Attention, Fracking Bill Dies

March 21, 2016 | By Kathy Aterno

Earlier this month, the Florida legislature adjourned for the session, and this year water did get the attention and funding it deserved. Here are some of the highlights (and lowlights) from the 2016 legislative session.

Florida Capitol Building / photo: istock, happyjones

One Step Forward, One Step Back

Diving into the Legislature

Florida Legislative Session Ends – Water Gets Attention, Fracking Bill Dies

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