Circles within circles
The weekly counter of our Political Director
By Kristen Harbeson, Political Director
There are a lot of analogies to describe Annapolis during the legislative session. One of my favorites is thinking of it as a dance: spinning, and turning, passing hand to hand; dozens of interactions, sometimes brief and sometimes lengthy, that ultimately creates a community. Circles within circles, everyone relentlessly moving through the steps of the dance that does not end until Sine Die, the last day of session.
I was reminded of the nature of the community […]
It’s the Best Day of the Year- the beginning of Session!
Kristen Harbeson, Political Director
By Kristen Harbeson, Political Director
I always get a charge out of the first day of Session. There is a “back to school” feel to the campus, as everyone returns to the halls of Annapolis with big dreams and freshly minted New Year Resolutions. Many legislators are returning with new committee assignments or leadership appointments, so they will be finding their way to new offices and learning the ropes of new policy briefs. Six new members (five in the House of Delegates and one in the Senate) […]
Thinking of Running for Office? LCV can help!
We’re partnering with LCV national and re:power to train people to run in down-ballot races across the United States. Are you up for the challenge?
2020 could be the year you run for office — and we want to help.
For the first time in its history, LCV is holding a non-partisan Candidate Academy to teach the ins and outs of running for office.
This exclusive program, in partnership with re:power, will give diverse environmental leaders who are passionate about their communities the tools they need to run […]
The 2019 Environmental Scorecard is here!
By Kristen Harbeson, Political Director
Check out your legislators’ scores and our interactive map!
And it’s all thanks to you. Maryland became the first state to pass a statewide ban on Styrofoam food service products, and Maryland is facing the climate crisis head-on with the passage of the Clean Energy Jobs Act.
Environmental champions also took up the work of Chispa Maryland, the organization’s Latinx outreach program, to pass legislation that creates a permanent grant structure to fund the transition of Maryland’s school bus fleet from diesel to electric-powered.
Great news! Our 2019 John V. Kabler Awardee is Announced!
Maryland League of Conservation Voters is pleased to announce that Robert P. Gallagher is this year’s John V. Kabler Memorial Award winner.
Bob is an outstanding advocate on environmental issues in Maryland and Anne Arundel County, and co-founder of the Anne Arundel Chapter of Maryland LCV.
Bob developed his life-long passion for clean water at an early age while exploring in boats. He has sailed all over the Chesapeake as […]