Together we will create a more just and equitable future for every resident.
We are forging a just society, where laws that are shaped by the people, work for the people. We’re rallying around three game-changing efforts to advance justice in Maryland.
MAJC in Maryland
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Additional Funding
Require Maryland to put more funding into our communities harmed by pollution.
Our communities live with toxic health threats like industrial plants and lead pipes that are slowly poisoning us and our children. And climate change is bringing worse heatwaves, floods, and extreme weather across Maryland.
We need to ensure that funding from state programs goes straight to the most impacted communities. We’re supporting legislation to require that state departments put 40% of critical programs’ funding toward communities that are being especially harmed by a toxic environment.
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Renewable Energy
Support real renewable energy, not toxic pollution in disguise.
Maryland puts some of our utility bill money toward renewable energy sources to transition to clean energy - BUT it includes burning trash and manure and manufacturing methane, a toxic gas that is making climate change worse.
These polluters are actively harming our communities’ health. Incinerators increase the risk of cancers, birth defects, and heart/lung diseases.
The Reclaim Renewable Energy Act SAYS NO to dirty energy and invests more into power sources that don’t emit harmful pollution.
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Transportation Access
Ensure our community has a say in affordable and accessible transportation.
Governor Hogan canceled the Red Line project which would have built a transit rail connecting East and West Baltimore, even though many residents who badly need affordable transit strongly supported the project. We must make sure we never see a decision like that again.
The Transit Equity Act would build a future where we can see projects like the Red Line take place. This law would require Maryland to consult with communities first and avoid making decisions that would make transportation worse.