HARTFORD - Calling Connecticut a national leader, Coalition for a Safe and Healthy Connecticut Coordinator Anne Hulick, RN, MS, JD today praised lawmakers in the House of Representatives for approving legislation that prohibits the use of Bisphenol-A (BPA) in thermal register receipts often used by retailers, gas stations and banks. Once the bill becomes law with Governor Malloy's signature, Hulick pointed out that Connecticut would become the first of fifty states to protect consumers and workers alike from the health risks associated with BPA exposure from thermal receipt paper. After hours of discussion, the bill passed the House by a vote of 112 to 33.

Washington DC – Clean Water Action is appalled that the leadership of the US House of Representatives appears willing to shut down the federal government in order to win passage of budget riders limiting the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and prohibiting funding for Planned Parenthood.

While recent press reports have indicated that the EPA restrictions may no longer be on the table, the House Republican leadership has brought the federal government close to the brink of shutdown over policy issues that should not be part of budget negotiations.

(Boston, Mass. - October 21, 2009) - As part of a settlement for clean air violations, school bus operator First Student will commit to reduce idling from its nationwide fleet of 50,000 school buses.

The anti-idling measures are the result of an EPA enforcement action to address illegal idling at Connecticut and Rhode Island school bus lots. This nationwide effort will reduce school children's exposure to diesel pollution and help clean the nation's air. First Student, Inc. will also pay a fine of $128,000 and perform environmental projects valued at over $1 million.