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Massachusetts is throwing away nearly a million tons of food waste each year, but innovative organics collection programs could dramatically cut costs and lighten our trash loads!

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MassDEP presenters point to organics collection and grants to cut municipal disposal costs
MassDEP presenters said organics collection can significantly reduce tonnage and costs; cited MassDEP estimate of ~930,000 tons of food waste per year and highlighted grant programs (SMRP, organics cart grants, RDP) to expand diversion.
citizenportal.ai
September 6, 2026 at 9:01 PM
PG&E is advocating for smarter cost-effectiveness rules that protect innovation while managing over 45 diverse programs that benefit millions of Californians.

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PG&E urges portfolio-level cost-effectiveness and highlights long-running programs
PG&E told the Assembly committee its diverse portfolio of 45+ programs remains cost-effective overall, and urged regulators to apply cost-effectiveness tests at the portfolio or segment level to preserve innovation and equity-focused programs.
citizenportal.ai
August 7, 2026 at 1:18 AM
The CCSWA is making significant strides with a $115,000 grant, focusing on innovative waste solutions and exciting new outreach programs set to launch this fall!

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CCSWA chair: $115,000 regional grant half spent, food‑waste grant near start and RSG deadline extended
At a monthly CCSWA meeting, the chair reported the $115,000 regional services grant is about 50% spent and that an extension pushes RSG work into September; staff said a new food‑waste grant has been signed and H2M will circulate updates on branding, outreach and GIS work.
citizenportal.ai
June 19, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Windcrest's Parks and Recreation Commission is navigating budget cuts while proposing a $16,000 budget to keep community events thriving!

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Parks and Recreation Commission proposes $16K budget for 2024 events
Commission recommends $16,000 budget for ongoing parks events amid city council budget cuts
citizenportal.ai
June 3, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Jordan O'Brien just made history as the new state FFA reporter, while a dynamic officer team gears up for an action-packed summer leading to the national competition!

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Jordan O'Brien becomes state FFA reporter as new officer team prepares for events
New FFA officers plan summer activities and national competition participation for October.
citizenportal.ai
July 8, 2025 at 11:56 PM
In a contentious vote, the Prince George’s County Council confirmed Samuel B. Moki as the new director of the Department of the Environment despite significant public opposition and concerns over his past termination.

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Prince George’s Council confirms Samuel Moki as director of Department of the Environment after contentious hearing
After hours of public testimony and divided testimony from residents and environmental groups, the Prince George’s County Council confirmed Samuel B. Moki as director of the Department of the Environment. The nomination drew both praise for rapid departmental improvements and criticism over a prior 2014 firing that opponents said undermines trust.
citizenportal.ai
October 23, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Byram Hills Central School District is experiencing a surge in enrollment, but budget challenges loom as health costs rise—what does the future hold for our schools?

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Byram Hills reports steady enrollment growth and budget challenges for upcoming years
Enrollment in Byram Hills is projected to rise while budget pressures from health costs increase.
citizenportal.ai
March 5, 2025 at 5:41 PM