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Cannabis Environment

NJ to Regulate Environmental Impacts of Cannabis

statecapitallobbyistSeptember 1, 2021September 2, 2021

Digital image by Ryan Stevens; image sources by Rex Medlen & Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay by Martin J. Milita, Esq. The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission ("CRC”) has adopted regulations relating to environmental...

Energy Environment

States and Cities Faceoff Over Natural Gas Bans

statecapitallobbyistJune 25, 2021June 25, 2021

Digital image by Ryan Stevens; image sources by Josy Dom Alexis & Magnascan from Pixabay In July 2019, Berkeley, California, became the first city in the United States to ban natural gas connections...

Environment Technology Transportation

E-Bike Legislation: Regulating Electric Bicycles

Ryan StevensApril 22, 2021April 22, 2021

Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; image sources by David Mark & Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay The sale of electric bicycles—or e-bikes—is expected to grow from 3.7 million in 2019 to 17 million by 2030,...

Energy Environment

Renewable Energy Legislation: Pathways to 100% Clean Energy

Ryan StevensApril 21, 2021April 21, 2021

Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; image sources by seagul and Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay Renewable portfolio standards (RPSs) are regulatory mandates to increase the production of energy from renewable sources such as wind,...

Environment

Plastic Bag Ban Legislation

statecapitallobbyistApril 9, 2021April 9, 2021

Digital image by Ryan Stevens; image sources by RitaE and OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay States and municipalities across the country are banning plastic bags in force. In most of the United States, single-use...

Capitol Hill Environment Tax

Vehicle Miles Traveled Tax: VMT Legislation

Ryan StevensMarch 30, 2021April 12, 2021

Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; image sources by Gerd Altmann, andreas160578, & Rudy and Peter Skitterians from Pixabay President Joe Biden’s forthcoming stimulus package is set to focus on efforts to rebuild...

Environment

Legislation to Ban Styrofoam Containers

Ryan StevensMarch 26, 2021March 26, 2021

Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; image sources by Tim Mossholder from Pexels and OpenClipart-Vectors and Aislan Máximo "Max" from Pixabay If you have ever ordered take-out from a restaurant or other food establishment, your food...

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