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.

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.

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.

Commission recommends $16,000 budget for ongoing parks events amid city council budget cuts

New FFA officers plan summer activities and national competition participation for October.

Lake County officials heard the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning outline a regional Climate Action Plan that models an 86% emissions reduction pathway by 2050 and discussed how counties and municipalities can use CMAP tools. County staff also proposed a Sustainable Model Ordinance program to catalog and promote adoptable sustainability regulations.

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.

Enrollment in Byram Hills is projected to rise while budget pressures from health costs increase.