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Civil Rights Groups, Civic Organizations, Tribal and Local Governments Secure Broad Resolution in Census Lawsuit

Submitted by Utica-Rome Metropolitan Area in April 2021.

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Stipulated dismissal, presented for Court approval, guarantees Census Bureau will not release rushed apportionment numbers, will not provide states with data to exclude noncitizens from redistricting, and will continue to provide key analysis and information to plaintiffs and the public about the quality of the partially shortened count under the Trump administration.
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Bottle Bill - SB 1037: An Act Concerning Solid Waste Management

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Submitted by Connecticut in April 2021.

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Action on the BOTTLE BILL is needed now. This bill would save municipalities and taxpayers money by diverting more recyclable materials from municipal waste, create jobs, make redemption more convenient, and reduce litter. Ask your Senators to cosponsor the bill if they haven't already.

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America Talks, April 15, 2021

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Submitted by Orange Coast in April 2021.

Event Date: 
04/15/2021 - 10:00am to 04/16/2021 - 10:45am
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Virtual Event

Can We Talk?

By Becky Newman

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Bottle Bill - SB 1037: An Act Concerning Solid Waste Management

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Submitted by Connecticut in April 2021.

Action Alerts

Action on the BOTTLE BILL is needed now. This bill would make redemption more convenient, reduce litter and lower costs to municipalities and taxpayers by diverting more recyclable materials from municipal waste. Ask Finance Committee Members to pass it out of committee and ask your legislators to cosponsor the bill if they haven't already.

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Committee Hearing for the Bottle Bill - SB 1037: An Act Concerning Solid Waste Management

Submitted by Connecticut in March 2021.

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On Wednesday, March 31, the Environment Committee will vote on SB 1037: An Act Concerning Solid Waste Management, the vehicle for this year’s Bottle Bill. Ask Committee Members to pass it out of committee.

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The New Climate War

Submitted by PASADENA AREA in March 2021.

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The Fight to Take Back Our Planet

By Michael E. Mann

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Rhode Island Virtual Redistricting Forum - People Powered Fair Maps

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Submitted by Rhode Island in March 2021.

Event Date: 
04/29/2021 - 7:00pm to 04/30/2021 - 7:45pm
Event location: 

Virtual Zoom event

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Rethinking Civics Education

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Submitted by Clackamas County in March 2021.

Event Date: 
04/20/2021 - 4:30pm
Event location: 

Zoom

Please join us for our April General Meeting - Rethinking Civics Education     

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Mayoral Candidate Forum

Mayoral Candidates' Night will be livestreamed on our facebook page 6:30-8:30pm. The graphic lists all sponsoring organizations.

Submitted by Cincinnati Area in March 2021.

Event Date: 
03/31/2021 - 6:30pm

This event will be held online.  Those who have already registered will be able to watch it on zoom.  Others are welcome to watch it livestream to facebook.

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Public Hearing for SB 1037: An Act Concerning Solid Waste Management

Submitted by Connecticut in March 2021.

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The Environment Committee has released SB 1037: An Act Concerning Solid Waste Management, the vehicle for this year’s Bottle Bill. The Public Hearing is scheduled for Friday, March 19.

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