State Senate: Industry Bagmen

By now you’ve heard the horrible news that AB 1998, which would’ve
banned single-use plastic bags at supermarkets and other selected
retailers statewide, went down to defeat by a 21-14 vote in the
California state Senate last night.  The bill garnered global attention
as the world waited to see if the so-called Golden State could once
again lead the way on environmental protection and sustainability. The
Heal the Bay-sponsored measure also received unprecedented coalition
support  from grocers, retailers, unions, cities, counties, and
environmental groups. But the vote wasn’t close. 

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