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New Legislation Will Save Maryland Families Money and Reduce Climate Pollution
May 9, 2024
Media Contact: Lesley Paredes, lesley.paredes-hernandez@sierraclub.org, (240) 424-0976
Annapolis, MD – Today Governor Wes Moore signed legislation that will expand the benefits of Maryland’s energy efficiency program, EmPOWER. Since...
Let’s All Vote: The Primary Election is May 14
April 23, 2024
This election year is our opportunity to elect officials who will shape our direction for at least the next decade. If you may be busy or away from home on May 14, you can sign up now to vote by mail, or plan for early voting.
Maryland Legislative Recap 2024
April 12, 2024
The Maryland General Assembly concluded a productive 2024 legislative session on Monday. One of our top three priority bills passed, and we have reason for optimism for future progress on the other two. Many other excellent bills passed as...
Maryland Sierra Club Reflects on Environmental Pros and Woes “Celebrating Some Victories in Annapolis”
April 10, 2024
Following Sine Die and the end of the 2024 legislative session, Maryland Sierra Club has released the following statement from Chapter Director Josh Tulkin:
Maryland has established itself as an innovative leader on climate and environmental...
Maryland Sierra Club Responds to 2024 Budget Deal
April 4, 2024
For Immediate Release:
April 4th, 2024
Press Contact: Lesley Paredes, lesley.paredes-hernandez@sierraclub.org; (240) 424-0976
Annapolis, MD – The General Assembly this afternoon reached a budget deal detailing the fiscal plan for the...
Proposed Budget Amendment Strips Key Climate Provision and Harms Low-Income Tenants
April 3, 2024
Contact: Josh Tulkin, josh.tulkin@sierraclub.org, 650-722-3171
Sierra Club, CCAN, and partners are calling on the House and Senate to reverse its harmful proposed budget amendment which would undermine the state’s climate goals and reverse...
Data Centers, An Important Emerging Issue in Maryland
March 28, 2024
The Maryland Sierra Club has been researching the potential environmental impacts of data centers and developing recommendations for policy makers. Sierra Club recognizes that the growing data center industry provides an opportunity for economic...
Maryland Sierra Club Legislative Updates: End of Session 24 Days Away!
March 15, 2024
Sierra Club members and staff at a rally in support of EmPower reform, March 13, 2024 (Photography by Lizzy Unger)
Our Chapter’s legislative work has been extremely active on our three priority bills –...
Maryland Sierra Club Applauds Governor’s $90 Million Commitment to Climate Solutions
February 16, 2024
Today the Governor announced plans to dedicate $90 million to the implementation of Maryland’s climate goals as part of the administration’s 2024 fiscal budget. In response to this initial funding Sierra Club Maryland Chapter Director Josh Tulkin...
Maryland bill tackles climate pollution from transportation by expanding affordable, clean options
January 31, 2024
Maryland bill tackles climate pollution from transportation by expanding affordable, clean options
Media contact:
BIll Pugh, Coalition for Smarter Growth
202-821-3226
bill@smartergrowth.net
For immediate release
January 31,...