Government Affairs
AROW represents a dynamic cross section of the recycling
and solid waste industry. The association strives to evaluate and develop proactive legislative advocacy positions based on well-informed analysis of how issues and potential outcomes affect our diverse membership and the industry as a whole.
Current Initiatives
Governor Doyle Signs Bill Banning Oil Filters and Absorbents - AB 258
AROW Applauds the Signing of 2009 Wisconsin ACT 50 - Wisconsin's Electronics Recycling Legislation
AROW Statement in support of AB 299 (Mercury)
Opposition to Increased Landfill Tipping Fee and Elimination of Grant Programs
Spring 2011 was not the spring that anyone was expecting with the state budget and its effect on recycling.
AROW, SWANA, WCSWMA and the Council on Recycling teamed up to assure that decision makers were aware of what recycling means to the state of Wisconsin.
To see information and resources that were put together please go to www.arow-online.org/recyclingmeansbusiness.html
Senate Resolution 251
Reinforcing the Importance of Recycling
to the US Economy
Senate Resolution 251 was introduced in the US Senate by Senators Tom Carper (D-DE) and Olympia Snowe (R-ME). The resolution, which has been referred to the Environment & Public Works Committee, expresses support for improvement in the collection, processing and use of recyclable materials throughout the US and reinforces the importance of recycling to the US economy. It also highlights the environmental benefits of recycling. Along with others, the NRC helped provide language in the resolution shortly before it was finalized. Senators Carper and Snowe were joined in the introduction of this bill by 12 bipartisan cosponsors, including Sens. Joe Lieberman (I-CT), Patty Murray (D-WA), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Max Baucus (D-MT), Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Robert Casey (D-PA), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Jon Tester (D-MT), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Chris Coons (D-DE), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR). |
AROW joined other State Recycling Organizations,
Recycling Roundtable Members, and other organization
in support of S. Res 251.
Click here to read the resolution and see the other organizations that joined the effort.
AROW's Government Affairs Committee
AROW's Government Affairs Committee, made up of AROW members, advises and guides AROW's advocacy initiatives. The group is charged with:
- Developing an advocacy prioritization matrix;
- Summarizing AROW's current policies and positions;
- Developing a mechanism by which to develop AROW's position on policies;
- Identify current/proposed policies that require AROW's input
Committee Contacts
Meleesa Johnson, Co-chair: meleesa.johnson(at)co.marathon.wi.us
Jennifer Semrau, Co-chair: jsemrau(at)co.winnebago.wi.us
Angie Lemar, AROW Program Director: programs(at)arow-online.org
Upcoming Meeting Information
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