| The Global Warming Solutions Act passed out of committee and is on to the full Senate. District 30 folks have scheduled a constituent Meeting with Senator Astle...this WEDNESDAY at 4pm! |
These meetings are short and to the point. You don't have to be an expert. You just have to care. Liz Nelson from Maryland League of Conservation Voters will meet you at 3:50 in the hall outside Sen. Astle's office (Room 123 James Senate Office Building) for a quick briefing. Don't forget your photo ID. If you cannot attend, please consider calling or writing Senator Astle. He is a reasonable, moderate voice in the Senate, but he has not always been as ardent an environmentalist as many of us would like him to be, but he does listen! Sen. Astle is a key swing vote in the Senate. Please take a moment to call or email him and urge him to vote in favor of the Global Warming Solutions Act and against any weakening amendments. The Senate floor could vote as early as Thursday, so your call today could make the difference. For more information: www.chesapeakeclimate.org/md --- Dear Senator Astle: As a constituent who is deeply concerned about global warming, I strongly urge you to vote in favor of the Global Warming Solutions Act (SB 309). I also ask that you vote against any weakening amendments. This landmark piece of legislation will position Maryland to be a national leader in innovation and economic growth in the clean energy sector for years to come. Maryland can address global warming while stimulating innovation, creating jobs, lowering costs to consumers and businesses through energy efficiency upgrades, and making our power system more secure and reliable by diversifying our energy sources. The productive investment in clean energy industries that will be vital to reducing the effects of global warming will have immediate benefits to the state. This bill will help us develop a long-term plan for an orderly transition toward a modern clean energy system. By phasing in the start-up costs appropriately, this transformation will come at a net savings to the state and boost the economy. Once again, I urge you to strongly support this bill as it is currently written. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, YOUR NAME --- Hello. I would like to leave a message for Senator Astle. My name is _____________ and I am a constituent from (YOUR CITY/TOWN). As a citizen who is deeply concerned about global warming, I am calling to encourage Senator Astle to vote in favor of the Global Warming Solutions Act (SB 309), and to vote against any weakening amendments. Passing this bill will be good for Maryland's climate, economy, and future. Thank you! |
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