From climate change to renewable energy, the environment is a major focus of state and government action.

From climate change to renewable energy, the environment is a major focus of state government action. Stay up to date on the latest news and developments on environmental policy with our comprehensive coverage of state legislatures. Our articles provide in-depth analysis of the environmental issues facing different state governments across the country.

  • Categories: Environment

    Plastic Bag Ban Legislation

    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 plastic bags cannot be economically [...]

  • Categories: Capitol Hill, Environment, Tax

    Vehicle Miles Traveled Tax: VMT Legislation

    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 U.S. roads, bridges, waterways, and [...]

  • Categories: Environment

    Legislation to Ban Styrofoam Containers

    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 has likely come in a [...]