-Banning Balloon Releases (SB 716/ HB 391) sponsored by Senator Mary Beth Carozza and Delegate Wayne Hartman prohibits organizing or participating in a mass balloon release. This bill, which would
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-Banning Balloon Releases (SB 716/ HB 391) sponsored by Senator Mary Beth Carozza and Delegate Wayne Hartman prohibits organizing or participating in a mass balloon release. This bill, which would
Continue readingThe 2020 Legislative Session ended at 5:00 pm on March 18, 2020, a decision in Maryland’s history that had not happened since the Civil War. Many emergency bills passed in the
Continue readingAnimal legislation has been getting strong support in 2020 from Maryland’s lawmakers. However, even after passing in their respective chambers, most of these bills will not have time to cross
Continue readingThanks to the Baltimore Sun for a compelling Op Ed explaining the dangers of Chlorpyrifos and why Maryland must step in where the EPA has been forced to cease action.
Continue readingIn 2016, Maryland passed the Pollinator Protection Act. We are thrilled to see the EPA taking action against 12 harmful neonicotinoid pesticides that endanger our pollinators. https://www.centerforfoodsafety.org/press-releases/5601/epa-cancels-a-dozen-pesticides-that-harm-bees-and-endangered-species?fbclid=IwAR3j5Lekddl0tjXbWBBfY4yw9SQPszTBJvQAMmmcifFp5gXK5eJ7GNIo2Rk
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