Climate Action Alliance of the Valley climate, energy news roundup: March 28
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The Weekly Roundup of Climate and Energy News for the week ending March 26.
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Lawmakers urge President Biden to rectify alleged cannabis firings
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A group of lawmakers is urging President Joe Biden to rectify instances in which several White House staffers were reportedly suspended, put on probation, or asked to resign after honestly disclosing past cannabis use.
Effort to ratify Equal Rights Amendment getting a renewed push in Congress
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The House of Representatives has approved a joint resolution that would remove a deadline for states to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment.
Jennifer McClellan responds to Amanda Chase comments about ‘special rights,’ ‘diversity’
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Amanda Chase, in her endless quest to race-bait the Trump base in Virginia, turned the dog whistle to 11 in a video posted to YouTube on Monday. The target: fellow State Sen. Jennifer McClellan.
Northam restores civil rights of more than 69K Virginians with past felony convictions
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Virginia is one of three states in the nation whose constitution permanently disenfranchises citizens with past felony convictions, but gives the governor the sole discretion to restore civil rights, excluding firearm rights.
Northam kicks off Virginia Women Veterans Week
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Gov. Ralph Northam celebrated the start of Virginia Women Veterans Week on Monday with a proclamation and video message honoring the service and sacrifice of women veterans across the Commonwealth.
Virginia boosts funds for Chesapeake cleanup: Bans on balloon releases, foam containers pass
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Virginia lawmakers voted to ban releases of nonbiodegradable balloons and phase out the use of polystyrene foam food containers in a recently-ended legislative session.
Warner, Kaine announce $38.5 million in federal funds for COVID-19 vaccination efforts
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U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine announced $38,564,692.58 in federal funding to support vaccination efforts in Virginia.
House votes to pass American Rescue Plan Act: President Biden expected to sign measure
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The House of Representatives voted 220-211 on Wednesday to send the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act to President Joe Biden’s desk.
Ken Plum: And they are off!
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Virginia voters have more choices than ever. That is a good thing. Democracy has broken out in the Commonwealth.
