We’re calling on our governor to ramp up testing so that we can safely gather with family for the holidays.
We’re calling on our governor to ramp up testing so that we can safely gather with family for the holidays.
Consumer Protection
Auto Loan Complaints Rise
A review of complaints to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) Consumer Complaint Database reveals a sharp spike in consumer complaints about auto purchasing, leasing and finance since the beginning of the pandemic.
Solid Waste
Polystyrene ban goes into effect
A statewide law is now in effect prohibiting restaurants, schools and food service businesses from using polystyrene foam containers. The law was originally passed — with strong support from Maryland PIRG — in March 2019, making Maryland the first state in the country to pass a ban on the single-use plastic foam items that continue to exacerbate our plastic waste crisis.
Democracy | Maryland PIRG
Voting in Maryland: What you need to know
Voting by mail is a safe and secure way to participate during the COVID-19 crisis, so everyone who can vote by mail should vote by mail.
Transportation
Maryland PIRG to state leaders: Don't cut crucial transit funding
Maryland PIRG and Environment Maryland have sent a letter to Gov. Larry Hogan and other state leaders in opposition to proposed cuts to transit funding. Thirty-six percent of those who are continuing to ride public transit during the pandemic are classified as essential workers — and long-term trends show demand for accessible transit steadily increasing.
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News & Research
Blog Post
What to do before you go to vote, what to take with you and how to stay safe while you’re at your polling place
Blog Post
Plastic “recycling” makes us more dependent on the material in surprising ways, and that makes our pollution problem much worse
Blog Post
The tale of Peter Mui’s broken infrared toaster oven, and how repair can help fix our broken relationship with stuff.
News Release | Maryland PIRG
Baltimore - At the time of year that many Marylanders usually start making holiday travel plans, the consumer advocacy group, Maryland PIRG, is launching the “Home Safe for the Holidays” initiative. The campaign calls on Gov. Hogan to ensure Maryland reaches the testing levels needed to suppress the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) so that people can gather more safely over the upcoming holidays.
Blog Post
Public Health Campaigns Director Matt Wellington and Dr. Syra Madad detail how people can safely gather this holiday season in the era of COVID-19.
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Coronavirus update
In the midst of the coronavirus outbreak, we’ve taken steps for all of our staff to work remotely for safety reasons. But rest assured, we’ll keep advocating for you as we work for a healthier, safer world.
Learn more about how we can work together to address the COVID-19 pandemic.