Sentences with phrase «bag ban proposal»
Howie Hawkins called Governor Cuomo's plastic bag ban proposal yesterday a publicity stunt designed to divert attention from thousands of climate change activists at the Capitol on Monday saying it was time for Cuomo to Walk the Talk.
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As the activists poured into the building, Cuomo countered the criticism by announcing a proposal to ban the use of plastic shopping bags.
Not long after the marchers reached the Capitol, Cuomo issued a news release announcing his proposal for a statewide ban on plastic shopping bags.
Cuomo's proposal comes three months after a state task force laid out a range of options to address plastic - bag pollution, including a statewide ban or a small per - bag fee on consumers.
Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan called proposals aimed at regulating carry - out store bags too broad, signaling opposition to statewide efforts to place a fee or ban on them.
Madison County officials have backed away from voting on a proposal to ban plastic carryout bags, saying they are worried the state could override or supersede it.
Staten Island State Senator Diane Savino has repeatedly mocked the proposal as a «half - assed, feel - good, limousine liberal» approach to the problem, and suggested expanding recycling programs or banning carry - out bags entirely.
Another «priority» of the County Executive was his proposal to ban plastic bags.