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CCAN Action Fund says local news is essential for a healthy democracy and this first-in-the-nation program would be a key step forward. Washington, DC—Today, prominent regional climate organization Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) Action Fund announced their full-throated support for the “Local News Funding Act.” This bill, recently introduced by DC Councilmembers Janeese Lewis George …

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Election wins symbolize the end for Youngkin’s anti-climate agenda  RICHMOND, VA— Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) Action Fund endorsed five candidates for the Virginia legislature in four competitive House seats and one competitive Senate race. CCAN Action Fund’s endorsed candidate, Senator Aaron Rouse (D-Virginia Beach), was the 21st pick-up to secure a clean-energy majority in …

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WASHINGTON, DC — Today, District of Columbia Councilmember Charles Allen, Chair of the Council’s Transportation and Environment Committee, took a bold stand on behalf of DC and climate justice. Allen proposed two key changes to Mayor Muriel Bowser’s draft fiscal year 2024 budget that would advance DC’s nation-leading efforts to spur the transition to clean …

CCAN AF Applauds Councilmember Allen’s Budget Proposal Designed to Advance DC Climate Leadership Read More »

Labor unions, civil rights organizations, businesses, and environmentalists celebrate the historic and transformative offshore wind bill going to the Governor’s desk.  ANNAPOLIS, MD – The Maryland General Assembly has officially sent the Promoting Offshore Wind Energy Resources Act, or POWER Act (SB781/HB793), to the desk of Governor Wes Moore, who has promised to sign it. …

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POWER Act is Backed by Unprecedented Coalition of Labor, Business, and Activists Annapolis, MD – On Friday, March 17, the Maryland Senate passed the Promoting Offshore Wind Energy Resources (POWER) Act (SB781/HB793) by an overwhelming margin of 33-12. This landmark legislation is supported by an unprecedented coalition of labor unions, developers, environmentalists, consumer advocates, utilities, …

MD Senate Passes Landmark Offshore Wind Legislation That Would Create Good Jobs, Lower Energy Costs, and Reduce Pollution Read More »

Biden administration approves Willow oil and gas project that will lock in greenhouse gas emissions for decades, drive climate crisis, and harm Arctic communities – CCAN AF objects Washington, DC — Yesterday, the Biden administration approved the ConocoPhillips’ Willow Project in the western Arctic of Alaska, committing to new oil and gas drilling and massive …

Biden approves Willow Climate Bomb oil and gas project. CCAN AF calls for reversal Read More »

Howard County becomes second Maryland county to protect its constituents’ health, safety and economy – as well as advance regional progress fighting climate change – by ending fossil fuel use in new buildings ELLICOTT CITY, MD – The Howard County Council voted 4-1 yesterday to begin the process of ending the use of fossil fuels …

Howard County Council Passes All-Electric Buildings Legislation Read More »

Republicans in the Virginia General Assembly filed seven bills to repeal the Commonwealth’s Clean Car Standards. Today, the last repeal bill died in a Senate committee, marking a victory for continued climate progress. RICHMOND, VA: Today, the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources committee voted down the seventh and final attempt this legislative session to repeal …

Failure to Repeal Virginia Clean Car Standards is Climate Victory – CCAN AF Read More »

Regional climate group’s first-ever endorsement in Virginia state elections comes in the lead-up to pivotal legislative session RICHMOND, VA: Today, the Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) Action Fund endorsed Aaron Rouse for the special election for Senate District 7 in Virginia Beach on January 10. Rouse is a former NFL player and current Virginia Beach …

CCAN Action Fund Endorses Climate Champion Aaron Rouse for Virginia State Senate Read More »