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Maryland General Assembly Starts the Process of ‘Making Polluters Pay’

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Maryland General Assembly Starts the Process of ‘Making Polluters Pay’ Maryland’s climate superfund cost assessment bill passes the House and Senate    ANNAPOLIS, MD – Both chambers of the Maryland General Assembly demonstrated on Monday their commitment to ‘Making Polluters Pay’ by passing a historic bill mandating a comprehensive study of the cumulative financial impact […]

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U.S. Senate Secures Unanimous Decision to Save D.C.’s Local Budget Amid Continuing Resolution Controversy

U.S. Senate Secures Unanimous Decision to Save D.C.’s Local Budget Amid Continuing Resolution Controversy

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U.S. Senate Secures Unanimous Decision to Save D.C.’s Local Budget Amid Continuing Resolution Controversy CCAN Action Fund applauds the Senate’s efforts to restore D.C’s ability to collect local taxes, averting devastating cuts to schools, transit, and emergency response, but warns of ongoing funding threats and executive overreach Washington, D.C. – In a significant victory for

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Governor Youngkin should sign the CARE Act to lower energy bills

Governor Youngkin should sign the CARE Act to lower energy bills

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Governor Youngkin should sign the CARE Act to lower energy bills LTE by Linda Harder, CCAN Action Fund Volunteer from Oakton, VA, initially published in The Fairfax Times.   Expanding access to clean energy in Virginia by passing the Community Access to Renewable Energy Act (CARE Act) is good for many reasons, but what matters

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What’s The Deal With All The Energy Bills? CCAN's Brittany Baker Stars on Maryland Energy Talk

What’s The Deal With All The Energy Bills? Brittany Baker Stars on Maryland Energy Talk

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The Maryland legislative session is in full swing and there’s a lot happening on the ground. CCAN Action Fund’s own Maryland Director, Brittany Baker joined Jamie DeMarco on his Maryland Energy Talk podcast to break down the biggest energy bills of the year and what they mean for Maryland’s clean energy future—good and bad.

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Controversial Legislation Under Fire: Environmental and Justice Groups Urge Lawmakers to Reject Bill Enabling New Gas Power Plants

Controversial Legislation Under Fire: Environmental and Justice Groups Urge Lawmakers to Reject Bill Enabling New Gas Power Plants

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Controversial Legislation Under Fire: Environmental and Justice Groups Urge Lawmakers to Reject Bill Enabling New Gas Power Plants Advocates warn Next Generation Energy Act could expand expensive fossil fuel infrastructure that harms vulnerable communities and climate. Instead, groups call for passage of bills advancing cheaper, faster clean energy options.    ANNAPOLIS, MD – Leading Maryland

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Gonzales Poll: Sixty-One Percent of MD Democrats OPPOSE Building a New Gas-burning Power Plant in the State

Gonzales Poll: Sixty-One Percent of MD Democrats OPPOSE Building a New Gas-burning Power Plant in the State

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Gonzales Poll: Sixty-One Percent of MD Democrats OPPOSE Building a New Gas-burning Power Plant in the State Survey shows overwhelming support for solar and batteries instead — even as Democratic leaders push controversial legislation to burn gas from fracking ANNAPOLIS, MD – As Democratic leaders push for a controversial bill favoring fossil fuel combustion, a

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VA 2025 General Assembly Wrap Up: Big Wins on Climate, But More Work to Do.

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Virginia 2025 General Assembly Wrap-Up: Big Wins on Climate, But More Work to Do. On Saturday, the Virginia state legislature concluded its business. For the last six weeks, members like you have helped us get climate priorities over the finish line – often with bipartisan support. As you know, the Trump administration has effectively declared

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Interview with Senator Chris Van Hollen on Taxpayer Relief through the RENEW Act

Interview: Senator Van Hollen on Taxpayer Relief through the RENEW Act

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Interview with Senator Chris Van Hollen on Taxpayer Relief through the RENEW Act This interview was initially posted on Maryland Energy Talk Podcast, hosted by Jamie DeMarco. Jamie DeMarco: Right now, Marylanders are paying for the cost of climate change. Higher tides, hotter heat waves and heavier rain events are damaging infrastructure and requiring expensive

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Majority of D.C. Councilmembers Urge Public Service Commission to Reject Washington Gas’s Rebranded Methane Pipeline Spending Proposal

Majority of D.C. Councilmembers Urge Public Service Commission to Reject Washington Gas’s Rebranded Methane Pipeline Spending Proposal

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Majority of D.C. Councilmembers Urge Public Service Commission to Reject Washington Gas’s Rebranded Methane Pipeline Spending Proposal A letter signed by two-thirds of the D.C. Council’s members argues that Washington Gas’s District SAFE proposal fails to address safety, drives up energy costs for District residents, and conflicts with city’s climate commitments   WASHINGTON, DC —

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Farmers Can Adopt Solar to Help Maintain Their Property and Add Income

Farmers Can Adopt Solar to Help Maintain Their Property and Add Income

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Farmers Can Adopt Solar to Help Maintain Their Property and Add Income LTE by Ruth M. Amundsen, CCAN Action Fund Volunteer from Norfolk, initially published in The Virginia Pilot.   Re “Solar growth asks too much of Virginia’s rural communities” (Other Views, Jan. 26): A recent opinion piece suggests that solar energy expansion harms Virginia’s agricultural

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