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Maryland Legislators Introduce “Clean Energy Jobs Act” to Increase Wind and Solar with Majority Support

by Denise Robbins, Communications Director | February 8, 2019

Recent Gonzales Poll Shows Overwhelming Statewide Support for Hogan to Support the “Clean Energy Jobs Act” ANNAPOLIS, MD — Today, Senator Brian Feldman (D-15) and Delegate Mary Ann Lisanti (D-34A) introduced a landmark clean energy bill with majority support in … Continued

Advocates Introduce Legislation to Protect Maryland Waters from Fracked Gas Pipelines

by Denise Robbins, Communications Director | February 7, 2019

Sen. Zirkin, Del. Fraser-Hidalgo Sponsor Pipeline and Water Protection Act ANNAPOLIS, MD — Today, a coalition of climate and clean water advocates are applauding the latest move to protect Maryland’s waters from dirty, dangerous fracked gas pipelines, the Maryland Pipeline … Continued

Climate Leader and Author Bill McKibben Attends State of the Union Speech as Guest of Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-MD)

by Denise Robbins, Communications Director | February 5, 2019

During visit, McKibben will advocate for Green New Deal legislation and the need for oversight hearings on the latest climate science and the historic climate denial of oil companies WASHINGTON , DC — Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-MD-8) is bringing renowned … Continued

Record Number of House Delegates Vote for 100% Clean Energy Bill Amendments in Richmond

by Denise Robbins, Communications Director | January 31, 2019

CCAN Applauds Delegate Sam Rasoul and Other Champions RICHMOND, Virginia– Today, a record 48 members of the Virginia House of Delegates voted for creating a realistic pathway to 100% clean electricity, providing funding for economic development in low-income communities and … Continued

“Green New Deal” Comes to Virginia: Lawmakers, Activists Rally for State Resolution in Support

by Stacy Miller | January 22, 2019

“Green New Deal” Comes to Virginia: Lawmakers, Activists Rally for State Resolution in Support Federal momentum for a “Green New Deal” reverberates in the halls of the Virginia General Assembly Preliminary photos available here. Additional high-resolution photos available shortly, on … Continued

Baltimore City Council Passes Resolution to End Public Subsidies for Trash Incineration

by Denise Robbins, Communications Director | January 14, 2019

Council votes for resolution calling on the Maryland General Assembly to pass the Clean Energy Jobs Act and remove clean energy subsidies for trash incineration. Residents gathered at City Hall before the vote to demand an end to this practice … Continued

MD Activists Bring Surfboards and “Climate Wave” to Hogan on First Day of Session to Support MD’s Top Clean Energy Bill

by Denise Robbins, Communications Director | January 9, 2019

Advocates Also Release Gonzales Poll Showing Overwhelming Statewide Support for Hogan to Support the “Clean Energy Jobs Act” ANNAPOLIS, MD — Today, nearly 100 Maryland community leaders and activists rallied at the Maryland State House in support of the top … Continued

BREAKING: DC City Legislators Give Final Approval to 100% Clean Electricity Mandate By 2032

by Denise Robbins, Communications Director | December 18, 2018

In nation’s capital: Groundbreaking “omnibus” climate statute also creates dramatic building efficiency standards, incentivizes electric cars, funds a “Green Bank,” and invests in solar and weatherization for low- and moderate-income residents WASHINGTON – In the wake of alarming federal and … Continued

Maryland Leaders Call on Governor Hogan to Support “Maryland Clean Energy Jobs Act”

by Denise Robbins, Communications Director | December 13, 2018

Advocates Reiterate “Supermajority” Support in House/Senate and Call on Gov. Hogan to Support this Wind-and-Solar Power Bill As the Trump Administration Backtracks on Climate Action at Global Summit Hogan’s own agency study confirms state cannot achieve greenhouse gas goals without … Continued

Maryland Legislators Urge Passage of Clean Energy Bill After Alarming Federal Climate Change Report Friday

by Abbie Veitch | November 27, 2018

Statements by State Senator Brian Feldman, State House Delegate Cheryl Glenn and Mike Tidwell, Director CCAN Action Fund ANNAPOLIS, MD— Maryland state lawmakers today strongly urged the General Assembly to pass a landmark clean energy bill in the wake of … Continued

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