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Hartford, CT – Today, the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) named Rep. Jonathan Steinberg (D-136) a “Clean Energy Champion” thanks to his leadership on increasing Connecticut’s investment in renewable energy sources. CTLCV previously endorsed Steinberg thanks to his commitment to key environmental priorities. Earlier this week, the United Nations issued an alarming report urging the need for action on climate change within the next decade. Here in Connecticut, Steinberg is at the forefront of clean energy policy to reduce our carbon footprint while growing our economy. “Rep. Steinberg knows that clean energy brings jobs to Connecticut, lowers electric rates for homeowners and small businesses, and helps us win the fight to reverse climate change,” said Lori Brown, CTLCV Executive Director. “He worked hard to make sure Connecticut doubled its investment in renewable energy, and was one of the first lawmakers to sign our Clean Energy for All pledge, putting Connecticut on the path to 100% clean energy by 2050. With so much at stake in this election, we at CTLCV are doing everything we can to champion lawmakers who put our environment—and our future—first.”
“Rep. Steinberg has been—and continues to be—one of the League’s primary partners in advocating for sensible, effective legislation protecting our state’s environment,” said Ken Bernhard, CTLCV Board Member and former State Representative. “With good reason, the Board voted unanimously to endorse his re-election. We hope his constituents will send him back to Hartford.” ### This information is paid for by the CTLCV Political Action Committee. This message was made independent of any candidate or political party. Contributions to the CTLCV PAC of $5,000 or more were made by CTLCV, Inc., LCV, Inc., and David Bingham. Additional information about the CTLCV PAC may be found on the State Elections Enforcement Commission's website (ct.gov/seec). Hartford, CT – Today, the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) endorsed Hugh McKenney (D-37) for the Connecticut General Assembly. McKenney is challenging incumbent Rep. Holly Cheeseman to represent the 37th House District. As a Selectman and former member of the Salem Planning and Zoning Commission, McKenney knows how critical land conservation is to improving property values and quality of life. He fully supports water as a public trust and ensuring people have a say in how this crucial resource is managed. His commitment to the air we breathe and water we drink is in sharp contrast to his opponent, who holds a failing 53% on environmental issues according to CTLCV’s Environmental Scorecard.
“Hugh knows firsthand that preserving our parks, trails, farms, and open space is key to attracting residents to our towns and keeping them here for years to come,” said Lori Brown, CTLCV Executive Director. “He understands land conservation is good for both our environment and our economy, and he isn’t beholden to special interests or the utilities. When it comes to water, Hugh will fight for the public’s right to have a say in how our streams, rivers, and other resources are managed. We need leaders like Hugh so we can pass our State Water Plan and reaffirm water as a public trust.” To receive CTLCV’s endorsement, candidates must have completed the Survey on the Environment earlier this summer. All candidates running for legislative office were invited to complete the questionnaire, and CTLCV received nearly 120 responses. Endorsements are issued based on a candidate’s responses as well as additional information provided to CTLCV’s Endorsement Committee. A full list of CTLCV’s endorsements can be found on our website. ### This information is paid for by the CTLCV Political Action Committee. This message was made independent of any candidate or political party. Contributions to the CTLCV PAC of $5,000 or more were made by CTLCV, Inc.; LCV, Inc.; and David Bingham. Additional information about the CTLCV PAC may be found on the State Elections Enforcement Commission's website (ct.gov/seec). Hartford, CT – Today, the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) endorsed Sen. Marilyn Moore (D-22) for the Connecticut General Assembly. Moore served as Co-Chair of the Environment Committee from 2015 – 2016, and remains a steadfast advocate for conservation and sustainability. She is committed to reducing Connecticut’s reliance on harmful single-use plastic bags, and has long been a champion for public health—especially for our children. On the Children’s Committee, she fought hard to ban dangerous chemicals, and CTLCV looks forward to continuing our work with her to combat toxic crumb rubber in playgrounds and carcinogenic flame retardants in children’s clothing.
“Sen. Moore knows our children’s health is too precious to gamble with,” said Lori Brown, CTLCV Executive Director. “When it comes to keeping toxics out of our children’s playgrounds and clothes, CTLCV has no finer ally than Sen. Moore. She is also devoted to protecting the water we drink and the air we breathe, and we look forward to continuing our work alongside her in the next legislative session.” To receive CTLCV’s endorsement, candidates must have completed the Survey on the Environment earlier this summer. All candidates running for legislative office were invited to complete the questionnaire, and CTLCV received nearly 120 responses. Endorsements are issued based on a candidate’s responses as well as additional information provided to CTLCV’s Endorsement Committee. A full list of CTLCV’s endorsements can be found on our website. ### This information is paid for by the CTLCV Political Action Committee. This message was made independent of any candidate or political party. Contributions to the CTLCV PAC of $5,000 or more were made by CTLCV, Inc.; LCV, Inc.; and David Bingham. Additional information about the CTLCV PAC may be found on the State Elections Enforcement Commission's website (ct.gov/seec). Hartford, CT – Today, the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) released its fourth round of endorsements for the Connecticut General Assembly. All candidates for legislative office were invited to complete CTLCV’s Survey on the Environment earlier this summer. Nearly 120 candidates responded, and CTLCV’s Endorsement Committee has reviewed their answers and begun interviewing those who identified the environment as one of their top priorities. Today’s endorsements represent the fourth of several rounds. Candidates receiving CTLCV’s endorsements are:
“Connecticut deserves lawmakers who will fight for renewable energy, clean air and water, and open space,” said Lori Brown, CTLCV Executive Director. “The candidates we endorsed today have made a real commitment to the environment. They have both signed our Clean Energy for All pledge to move Connecticut to 100% renewable energy, and each has demonstrated in the legislature or on the campaign trail that the environment is more than just a talking point, it’s a priority.” These endorsements represent the fourth round in an ongoing endorsement process. A full list of CTLCV’s endorsements can be found on our website. ABOUT THE CANDIDATES Marilyn Moore (D-22) served as Co-Chair of the Environment Committee from 2015 – 2016, and remains a steadfast advocate for conservation and sustainability. She remains committed to reducing Connecticut’s reliance on harmful single-use plastic bags, and has long been a champion for public health. She has fought against dangerous toxics in her current role on the Children’s Committee, and CTLCV looks forward to continuing our work with her to combat toxic crumb rubber in playgrounds and carcinogenic flame retardants in children’s clothing. Hugh McKenney (D-37) is challenging incumbent Rep. Holly Cheeseman to represent the 37th House District. As a Selectman and former member of the Salem Planning and Zoning Commission, McKenney knows how critical land conservation is to improving property values and quality of life. He fully supports water as a public trust and ensuring people have a say in how this crucial resource is managed. His commitment to the air we breathe and water we drink is in sharp contrast to his opponent, who holds a failing 53% on environmental issues according to CTLCV’s Environmental Scorecard. ### This information is paid for by the CTLCV Political Action Committee. This message was made independent of any candidate or political party. Contributions to the CTLCV PAC of $5,000 or more were made by CTLCV, Inc.; LCV, Inc.; and David Bingham. Additional information about the CTLCV PAC may be found on the State Elections Enforcement Commission's website (ct.gov/seec). Hartford, CT – Today, the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) PAC announced that State Senator Len Suzio (R-13) has been named to the “Dirty Dozen in the States.” The national list of anti-environmental candidates contains some of the worst offenders in the nation when it comes to undermining protections for clean water, carbon emissions, public health, and more.
“State Senator Suzio actively undermined children’s health,” said Lori Brown, CTLCV Executive Director. “He lobbied hard against bans to toxic tire mulch in school playgrounds and carcinogenic flame retardants in children’s clothes. Yet now he’s trying to portray himself as an environmentalist. No one wants to put their child at risk, so it’s shameful that Senator Suzio voted repeatedly to put all our kids in harm’s way.” Suzio’s campaign website implies that he supports Connecticut’s environment, even listing his 100 percent score on the CTLCV Environmental Scorecard in 2011. But Suzio’s voting record sunk to a failing 46 percent in 2018—the lowest score of any state senator. Defeating Suzio could flip the chamber to a pro-environment majority. “Candidates who make Dirty Dozen in the States have a long record of siding with polluters over public health, and Senator Suzio is no exception,” said Pete Maysmith, LCV Victory Fund Senior Vice President for Campaigns. “Worse, Suzio has attempted to fool Connecticut voters into thinking he’s an environmentalist—despite opposing efforts to help communities prepare for sea level rise and cut carbon emissions.” CTLCV endorsed Suzio’s opponent—Mary Daugherty Abrams—to represent Connecticut’s 13th Senate District. Abrams is a former educator and devoted mother who understands the importance of protecting our children’s health. CTLCV PAC is also spending approximately $21,000 in print and digital advertising campaign to inform voters of the threat Suzio poses to our environment and public health. This campaign represents one part of CTLCV PAC’s $200,000 investment in statewide elections. Modeled after LCV Victory Fund’s federal “Dirty Dozen,” the state version highlights 12 of the most anti-environment state-level candidates from around the country who state LCVs are working to defeat for the 2018 election cycle. Members of the "Dirty Dozen in the States" have consistently sided against the environment and — regardless of party affiliation — are running in races in which an LCV state affiliate has a serious chance to affect the outcome. ### This information is paid for by the CTLCV Political Action Committee. This message was made independent of any candidate or political party. Contributions to the CTLCV PAC of $5,000 or more were made by CTLCV, Inc., LCV, Inc., and David Bingham. Additional information about the CTLCV PAC may be found on the State Elections Enforcement Commission's website (ct.gov/seec). Hartford, CT – Today, the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) endorsed Rep. Cristin McCarthy Vahey (D-133) for the Connecticut General Assembly. McCarthy Vahey has been a champion for clean energy and pollution reduction. She has led the effort to develop a responsible carbon pricing initiative in Connecticut and across the region, and has been a forceful advocate for solutions to end our reliance on harmful single-use plastic bags.
“Rep. McCarthy Vahey knows that polluters shouldn’t be able to poison our air and force the rest of us to pay for their mess,” said Lori Brown, CTLCV Executive Director. “She has been a staunch advocate for sensible carbon pricing to hold polluters accountable for the damage they cause. We need more leaders like Rep. McCarthy Vahey who stand up for the people against special interests.” To receive CTLCV’s endorsement, candidates must have completed the Survey on the Environment earlier this summer. All candidates running for legislative office were invited to complete the questionnaire, and CTLCV received over 100 responses. Endorsements are issued based on a candidate’s responses as well as additional information provided to CTLCV’s Endorsement Committee. This endorsement is part of the third round of CTLCV's ongoing endorsement process. A full list of CTLCV’s endorsements can be found on our website. ### This information is paid for by the CTLCV Political Action Committee. This message was made independent of any candidate or political party. Contributions to the CTLCV PAC of $5,000 or more were made by CTLCV, Inc.; LCV, Inc.; and David Bingham. Additional information about the CTLCV PAC may be found on the State Elections Enforcement Commission's website (ct.gov/seec). Hartford, CT – Today, the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) endorsed Rep. Josh Elliot (D-88) for the Connecticut General Assembly. Elliott is a first-term legislator who quickly established himself as a leader in clean energy. He was quick to sign CTLCV’s Clean Energy for All pledge, which calls on lawmakers to move Connecticut to 100% clean energy by 2050 or sooner, and was a welcome ally at numerous climate change and renewable energy events.
“Rep. Elliott knows that clean energy is key to both fighting climate change and creating jobs here in Connecticut,” said Lori Brown, CTLCV Executive Director. “Clean energy already supports 38,000 jobs in our state, and those numbers will only grow now that we have doubled our investment in renewables. We need more leaders like Rep. Elliott who understand the potential of clean energy to revitalize our economy and help us build a brighter future for Connecticut.” To receive CTLCV’s endorsement, candidates must have completed the Survey on the Environment earlier this summer. All candidates running for legislative office were invited to complete the questionnaire, and CTLCV received over 100 responses. Endorsements are issued based on a candidate’s responses as well as additional information provided to CTLCV’s Endorsement Committee. This endorsement is part of the third round of CTLCV's ongoing endorsement process. A full list of CTLCV’s endorsements can be found on our website. ### This information is paid for by the CTLCV Political Action Committee. This message was made independent of any candidate or political party. Contributions to the CTLCV PAC of $5,000 or more were made by CTLCV, Inc.; LCV, Inc.; and David Bingham. Additional information about the CTLCV PAC may be found on the State Elections Enforcement Commission's website (ct.gov/seec). Hartford, CT – Today, the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) endorsed Democrat Alex Larsson for the Connecticut General Assembly. Larsson is challenging Republican incumbent David Wilson to represent the 66th House District. Larsson has been a strong supporter for the ban on harmful single-use plastic bags in his community in Litchfield, and is passionate about protecting open space. He knows that investing in clean energy will bring jobs to his district and Connecticut, and his passion for the environment stands in stark contrast to his opponent, Wilson, who scored an abysmal 48% in CTLCV’s 2018 Environmental Scorecard.
“Alex has been an active champion for the environment in his community,” said Lori Brown, CTLCV Executive Director. “He knows the threat plastics pose to our waterways and the delicate ecosystems they support, and he strongly supports bans on single-use plastic bags. Connecticut’s trails and open spaces are some of our most valuable treasures, and Alex is passionate about giving towns and municipalities more ways to invest in their parks, greenways, and historic properties. He is a bright, forward-thinking candidate, and we need more leaders like Alex at the Capitol.” To receive CTLCV’s endorsement, candidates must have completed the Survey on the Environment earlier this summer. All candidates running for legislative office were invited to complete the questionnaire, and CTLCV received over 100 responses. Endorsements are issued based on a candidate’s responses as well as additional information provided to CTLCV’s Endorsement Committee. This endorsement is part of the third round of CTLCV's ongoing endorsement process. A full list of CTLCV’s endorsements can be found on our website. ### This information is paid for by the CTLCV Political Action Committee. This message was made independent of any candidate or political party. Contributions to the CTLCV PAC of $5,000 or more were made by CTLCV, Inc.; LCV, Inc.; and David Bingham. Additional information about the CTLCV PAC may be found on the State Elections Enforcement Commission's website (ct.gov/seec). Hartford, CT – Today, the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) endorsed Democrat Maria Horn for the Connecticut General Assembly. Horn is challenging Republican incumbent Brian Ohler to represent the 64th House District, and is deeply concerned about the threat of toxics and harmful invasive species to lakes and rivers in the district. She served on the Real Estate Advisory Board for the Nature Conservancy, and is a stanch supporter of water as a public trust.
“Maria knows that toxic tire mulch, flame retardants, and other pollutants are a serious threat to our public health,” said Lori Brown, CTLCV Executive Director. “Unfortunately, we’ve seen commonsense bans on some of the worst of these toxics blocked without ever coming for a vote. That’s why we need leaders like Maria who are committed to standing up to polluters and special interests.” To receive CTLCV’s endorsement, candidates must have completed the Survey on the Environment earlier this summer. All candidates running for legislative office were invited to complete the questionnaire, and CTLCV received over 100 responses. Endorsements are issued based on a candidate’s responses as well as additional information provided to CTLCV’s Endorsement Committee. This endorsement is part of the third round of CTLCV's ongoing endorsement process. A full list of CTLCV’s endorsements can be found on our website. ### This information is paid for by the CTLCV Political Action Committee. This message was made independent of any candidate or political party. Contributions to the CTLCV PAC of $5,000 or more were made by CTLCV, Inc.; LCV, Inc.; and David Bingham. Additional information about the CTLCV PAC may be found on the State Elections Enforcement Commission's website (ct.gov/seec). Hartford, CT – Today, the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) endorsed Rep. Gregg Haddad (D-54) for the Connecticut General Assembly. Haddad has been a strong champion for the environment throughout his four terms in the House. In his response to CTLCV’s Survey on the Environment, he indicated his support for 100% clean energy, ending our reliance on single-use plastic bags, and adopting the State Water Plan. He has also been a staunch opponent of proposed fracked natural gas pipelines.
“Rep. Haddad knows that clean water is a right, not a privilege,” said Lori Brown, CTLCV Executive Director. “He is a firm advocate for water as a public trust, and is committed to making sure our State Water Plan is finally adopted. He knows that clean energy supports thousands of jobs in Connecticut, and that investing in renewables will grow this workforce even more. We look forward to continuing to work with Rep. Haddad for a healthy environment and brighter future for Connecticut.” To receive CTLCV’s endorsement, candidates must have completed the Survey on the Environment earlier this summer. All candidates running for legislative office were invited to complete the questionnaire, and CTLCV received over 100 responses. Endorsements are issued based on a candidate’s responses as well as additional information provided to CTLCV’s Endorsement Committee. This endorsement is part of the third round of CTLCV's ongoing endorsement process. A full list of CTLCV’s endorsements can be found on our website. ### This information is paid for by the CTLCV Political Action Committee. This message was made independent of any candidate or political party. Contributions to the CTLCV PAC of $5,000 or more were made by CTLCV, Inc.; LCV, Inc.; and David Bingham. Additional information about the CTLCV PAC may be found on the State Elections Enforcement Commission's website (ct.gov/seec). |
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