Maryland's lawmakers aren't as green as they were a year ago - and the economy is likely to blame for the slip.

That's according to the state League of Conservation Voters, which issued its annual report card Thursday on the environmental voting record of state lawmakers. Scores dropped in the House and Senate with fewer members getting perfect marks from the environmental lobbying group.

The group says the environment is still a top priority for Maryland lawmakers, but an economic downturn is leaving fewer dollars for conservation efforts. For example, a $50 million fund designated to clean up the Chesapeake Bay was cut in half this year because of declining tax revenues.

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