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Hartford, CT – Today, the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) endorsed Representative Mary Mushinsky (D) to represent the 85th House District of the CT General Assembly including the town of Wallingford. For many years, Mary Mushinsky has earned a perfect 100% rating on CTLCV’s Environmental Scorecard. 2022 was a groundbreaking year for climate action at the state Legislature. These wins would not have been possible without lawmakers like Mary Mushinsky, who worked hard to pass clean air legislation and reduce polluting emissions. Mary Mushinsky has been at the forefront of all major efforts involving water in our State. From healthy rivers, wetlands, and water conservation to the State Water Plan—Mary has consistently fought for decades to protect this precious resource. She guided the passage of our state’s Aquifer Protection Act and our Endangered Species Act. As former Chair of the Environment Committee, she wrote the state's original solid waste management legislation that included mandatory recycling, regional waste sheds, waste to energy facilities and state procurement of recycled content products. She played a central role in crafting our original recycling law, the “Bottle Bill,” and is currently working hard to solve our growing waste management crisis. “Mary Mushinsky’s legacy of commitment to our environment is legendary. She is an effective leader and many of our protection laws would not be in place today without her. If re-elected, she will continue to serve her district well and get things done at the Capital.” said Lori Brown, CTLCV Executive Director. To receive CTLCV’s endorsement, all candidates must have completed a Survey on the Environment. Endorsements are issued based on candidates’ responses, voting records in our Scorecard, and demonstrated leadership on specific issues. ### The CT League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) is a nonpartisan statewide organization dedicated to protecting Connecticut’s environment. CTLCV works to pass equitable and sustainable legislation that impacts our air, land, water, wildlife, and climate and holds all state legislators accountable with an annual Environmental Scorecard. Visit ctlcv.org for more information on CTLCV. Hartford, CT – Today, the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) endorsed Representative Maria Horn (D) to represent the 64th House District, including the towns of Canaan, Cornwall, Goshen, Kent, Norfolk, North Canaan, Salisbury, Sharon, Torrington. Maria Horn has earned a perfect 100% rating on our Environmental Scorecard for the past two years. This was a phenomenal year for climate action. These wins would not be possible without lawmakers like Maria Horn, who worked hard to pass legislation crucial to reducing pollution and who are committed to the environment. Representative Horn serves on both the Environment and the Energy & Technology Committee, and currently Co-Chairs the Public Safety & Security Committee. She is dedicated to addressing climate issues through open space preservation and advancing clean, renewable energy programs. “Representative Maria Horn listens to the people she represents and has been working effectively to protect the natural resources in her district and throughout the state,” said Lori Brown, CTLCV Executive Director. Residents of Connecticut’s northwest corner have seen increasing threats to rivers and lakes throughout the District, from drought to polluted runoff. In 2021, Maria Horn worked to protect residents from harmful toxins by restricting the use of cancer-causing chemicals such as PFAS that contaminate our drinking water. This year, she helped to ban the widespread use of the chemical Chlorpyrifos on golf courses that are killing our pollinator species, such as bees and butterflies. She is determined to better regulate these chemicals in Connecticut to provide a safe, healthy environment that people deserve. Maria Horn worked tirelessly to update our state’s “Bottle Bill” to reduce waste and increase recycling in Connecticut. Looking ahead to the 2023 legislative session, Maria Horn plans to prioritize waste management and make composting more accessible in small communities. To receive CTLCV’s endorsement, all candidates must have completed a Survey on the Environment. Endorsements are issued based on candidates’ responses, recorded in our Scorecard, and demonstrated leadership on specific issues. ### The CT League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) is a nonpartisan statewide organization dedicated to protecting Connecticut’s environment. CTLCV works to pass equitable and sustainable legislation that impacts our air, land, water, wildlife, and climate and holds all state legislators accountable with an annual Environmental Scorecard. Visit ctlcv.org for more information on CTLCV. Hartford, CT – Today, the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) endorsed Representative Greg Haddad (D) to represent the 54th House District including the town of Mansfield. Gregg Haddad has consistently earned high marks on CTLCV’s Environmental Scorecard and has worked to preserve open space and advance energy conservation in his district for many years. He currently serves on the committee for Higher Education & Employee Advancement and chairs the Appropriations subcommittee for Higher Education. Representative Haddad has been leading an effort to require College and University institutions such as UConn to adhere to Connecticut’s statewide climate energy goals when building new facilities. He also wants to require clean sources of new energy for these facilities. “Gregg Haddad is a committed advocate. His work in education and the environment is making important strides for his district and helping to lead our state towards a clean and sustainable energy future,” said Lori Brown, CTLCV Executive Director. Looking ahead to the next legislative session, Representative Haddad plans to continue his work with local advocates to create sustainable alternatives to the overuse of fossil fuels. To receive CTLCV’s endorsement, all candidates must have completed a Survey on the Environment. Endorsements are issued based on a candidate’s responses, their voting record in our Scorecard, and demonstrated leadership on specific issues. ### The CT League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) is a nonpartisan statewide organization dedicated to protecting Connecticut's environment. CTLCV works to pass equitable and sustainable legislation that impacts our air, land, water, wildlife, and climate and holds all state legislators accountable with an annual Environmental Scorecard. Visit ctlcv.org for more information on CTLCV. Hartford, CT – Today, the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) endorsed Representative Kate Farrar (D) to represent the 20th House District of the CT General Assembly including the town of West Hartford. For the past two years, Kate Farrar has earned a perfect 100% rating on CTLCV’s Environmental Scorecard. It was a phenomenal year for climate action. These wins would not be possible without the leadership of lawmakers like Kate Farrar. Representative Farrar supported the passage of many environmental bills at the legislature this year, including the most significant climate legislation in a decade. The CT Clean Air Act will reduce pollution from transportation with a strong focus on equity and investments. Representative Ferrar not only worked to pass this bill, she played a central role in securing rebates for electric bicycles as an increasingly popular alternative means of local transportation to reduce emissions. Looking ahead to 2023, Representative Farrar wants to prioritize the protection of trees and the expansion of urban forestry. CTLCV has long regarded nature-based solutions as one of the most important and effective means to address climate change and applauds Representative Ferrar for her efforts. “Kate Farrar is a committed pro-environment leader and a strong progressive voice for her district. If re-elected, she will continue fighting to improve protections for the land, air, and waters of our state,” said Lori Brown, CTLCV Executive Director To receive CTLCV’s endorsement, all candidates must have completed a Survey on the Environment. Endorsements are issued based on candidates’ responses, voting records in our Scorecard, and demonstrated leadership on specific issues. ### The CT League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) is a nonpartisan statewide organization dedicated to protecting Connecticut's environment. CTLCV works to pass equitable and sustainable legislation that impacts our air, land, water, wildlife, and climate and holds all state legislators accountable with an annual Environmental Scorecard. Visit ctlcv.org for more information on CTLCV. Hartford, CT – Today, the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) endorsed Senator Christine Cohen (D) to represent the 12th Senate District of the Connecticut General Assembly including the towns of Branford, Durham, Guilford, Killingworth, Madison, and North Branford. Christine Cohen has earned a perfect 100% rating on CTLCV’s Environmental Scorecard for the past two years. She is among a handful of legislators who has been consistently honored by CTLCV as an “Environmental Champion”. As Senate Chair of the Environment Committee, Christine Cohen is in charge of passing major environmental legislation every session. These bills combat climate change, reduce carbon emissions, protect clean water, promote recycling, create more sustainable waste management, and ban harmful chemicals like PFAS and Chlorpyrifos. Without her tenacity and dedication to environmental policies, key bills this session would not have gone forward. Senator Cohen made sure that sweeping climate legislation was front and center this year. Her leadership ensured passage of the CT Clean Air Act, which makes monumental investments in clean transportation and will reduce diesel pollution from trucks and buses, among other advances. Looking ahead, Senator Cohen will continue to move important legislation in 2023. She plans to focus on the growing waste crisis in our state with better recycling and diverting food waste for composting. She will work to ban expanded polystyrene (styrofoam) waste, fund PFAS remediation, and reduce second-generation rodenticides that are killing our state’s raptors. She will continue to address Environmental Justice laws to prevent waste and carbon-generating facilities from being permitted in areas already overburdened by pollution. “Senator Christine Cohen’s ability to get bills over the finish line makes her an invaluable asset and a shining example of leadership as a state lawmaker. We need her to remain at the frontline of advocacy for environmental legislation at the Capitol,” said Lori Brown, CTLCV Executive Director. To receive CTLCV’s endorsement, all candidates must have completed a Survey on the Environment. Endorsements are issued based on candidates’ responses, their record in our Scorecard, and their demonstrated leadership on specific issues. ### The CT League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) is a nonpartisan statewide organization dedicated to protecting Connecticut’s environment. CTLCV works to pass equitable and sustainable legislation that impacts our air, land, water, wildlife, and climate and holds all state legislators accountable with an annual Environmental Scorecard. Visit ctlcv.org for more information on CTLCV. Hartford, CT – Today, the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) endorsed Senator Julie Kushner (D) to represent the 24th Senate District including the towns of Bethel, Danbury, New Fairfield, and Sherman. Julie Kushner has earned consistently high marks on CTLCV’s annual Environmental Scorecard, voting solidly in favor of environmental bills. This was a phenomenal year for climate action. These wins would not be possible without lawmakers like Julie Kushner, who worked hard to pass legislation essential to reducing transportation pollution and are committed to protecting our environment. As a member of the Environment Committee and Chair of the Labor & Public Employees Committee, Senator Kushner understands the connection between the economy and the environment. With this knowledge, she has promoted “green” jobs and worker standards in creating new solar energy projects in Connecticut. “Senator Kushner has the right values to represent her district. She is well positioned to advance legislation that supports workers and creates good paying jobs in clean energy and transportation infrastructure,” said Lori Brown, CTLCV Executive Director. Senator Kushner is also concerned about the growing waste crisis in our state, and supports additional efforts to legislate restrictions on styrofoam and plastics. “Julie Kushner is a progressive champion, a leader for environmental justice with values that connect economic equity to the environment. We need her at the State Capitol to continue this work,” said Brown. To receive CTLCV’s endorsement, all candidates must have completed a Survey on the Environment. Endorsements are issued based on candidates’ responses, voting records in our Scorecard, and demonstrated leadership on specific issues. ### The CT League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) is a nonpartisan statewide organization dedicated to protecting Connecticut's environment. CTLCV works to pass equitable and sustainable legislation that impacts our air, land, water, wildlife, and climate and holds all state legislators accountable with an annual Environmental Scorecard. Visit ctlcv.org for more information on CTLCV. Hartford, CT – Today, the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) endorsed Representative Tammy Exum (D) to represent the 19th House District of the CT General Assembly including the towns of Avon, West Hartford and Farmington. Tammy Exum has consistently earned a perfect 100% rating on CTLCV’s Environmental Scorecard for her entire time at the State Legislature 2022 was like no other for climate action. These wins would not be possible without lawmakers like Tammy Exum, who worked hard to pass the CT Clean Air Act and are committed to the environment. As a member of the Education Committee and the Higher Education & Employment Advancement Committee, Representative Exum holds climate education in high regard as a vital tool in protecting the environment. Since her election to the State House, Representative Exum has helped to modernize our recycling laws and establish a ban on plastic bags. She is looking forward to 2023 where she can help strengthen our state’s Environmental justice laws to prevent additional polluting facilities from being sited in vulnerable communities. “Tammy Exum is a dedicated advocate with values that connect education and environmental policy. She is a strong voice for her district and we need her at the Capitol to continue fighting for us at the state level,” said Brown To receive CTLCV’s endorsement, all candidates must have completed a Survey on the Environment. Endorsements are issued based on candidates responses, their voting record in our Scorecard, and their demonstrated leadership on specific issues. ### The CT League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) is a nonpartisan statewide organization dedicated to protecting Connecticut's environment. CTLCV works to pass equitable and sustainable legislation that impacts our air, land, water, wildlife, and climate and holds all state legislators accountable with an annual Environmental Scorecard. Visit ctlcv.org for more information on CTLCV. Hartford, CT – Today, the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) endorsed Senator Jorge Cabrera (D) to represent the 17th Senate District including the towns of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethany, Derby, Hamden, Naugatuck, and Woodbridge. In his first term, Senator Cabrera has consistently voted in support of priority environmental initiatives, and has earned high scores on CTLCV’s annual Environmental Scorecard. Jorge Cabrera came to the legislature in 2020 with a long history of community action, and a commitment to protect clean air and water for his district and future generations. Senator Cabrera enthusiastically put his efforts behind some of the most significant environmental wins our state has achieved in more than a decade. He was an effective voice for climate action in the Senate, calling for passage of groundbreaking legislation to reduce pollution from transportation and set emission standards for heavy duty vehicles, trucks and buses as part of the CT Clean Air Act. “This was a landmark year for climate action,” said Lori Brown, CTLCV Executive Director. “These wins would not have been possible without lawmakers like Jorge Cabrera, who worked hard to pass legislation to reduce pollution that is damaging our health and our environment.” Last year, Senator Cabrera worked tirelessly with fellow environmental champions to update the state’s current recycling law known as the Bottle Bill. Looking ahead, he plans to revisit priority bills that did not pass this year, such as reducing styrofoam waste. He also wants to strengthen our state’s Environmental Justice laws to prevent the construction of new polluting facilities in the most vulnerable communities that are already overburdened by air pollution. “Senator Cabrera is a leader with the right values and is an effective voice at the legislature. We need Senator Cabrera at the Capitol to continue his good work,” said Brown. To receive CTLCV’s endorsement, all candidates must have completed a Survey on the Environment. Endorsements are issued based on candidates’ responses, voting records in our Scorecard, and demonstrated leadership on specific issues. ### The CT League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) is a nonpartisan statewide organization dedicated to protecting Connecticut’s environment. CTLCV works to pass equitable and sustainable legislation that impacts our air, land, water, wildlife, and climate and holds all state legislators accountable with an annual Environmental Scorecard. Visit ctlcv.org for more information on CTLCV. Hartford, CT – Today, the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) endorsed Senator Tony Hwang (R) to represent the 28th State Senate District, including the towns of Easton, Fairfield, Newtown, Weston and Westport. Tony Hwang has consistently earned high marks on our Environmental Scorecard, with a perfect 100% in two of the last three Scorecards, and 90% in 2022. He has been featured as an “Environmental Champion” on CTLCV’s annual Scorecard for several years. “2022 was a landmark year for climate action. These wins would not be possible without lawmakers like Tony Hwang, who worked hard to pass legislation crucial to reducing pollution from transportation and are committed to the environment,” said Lori Brown, CTLCV Executive Director. Tony Hwang is one of CTLCV’s strongest allies in the CT General Assembly. As a policymaker, he highly values bipartisan environmental leadership, open space preservation, and strong protections for Long Island. His active and vocal support for the environment was crucial in passing clean air legislation this session. Looking ahead, Senator Hwang plans to collaborate with advocates to draft and support legislation that will increase recycling rates, divert compostable food waste, and reduce new waste at the source. “Tony Hwang is a strong force in politics and environmental advocacy. He is committed to enacting policies that protect our land, air, water, and climate. We need him at the legislature to continue his leadership in the year ahead,” said Brown. To receive CTLCV’s endorsement, all candidates must have completed a Survey on the Environment. Endorsements are issued based on candidates’ responses, voting records in our Scorecard, and demonstrated leadership on specific issues. ### The CT League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) is a nonpartisan statewide organization dedicated to protecting Connecticut’s environment. CTLCV works to pass equitable and sustainable legislation that impacts our air, land, water, wildlife, and climate and holds all state legislators accountable with an annual Environmental Scorecard. Visit ctlcv.org for more information on CTLCV. Hartford, CT – Today, the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) endorsed Representative Mike Demicco (D) to represent the 21st House District of the CT General Assembly including the towns of Farmington and Unionville. For the past two years, Mike Demicco has earned a perfect 100% rating on our Environmental Scorecard and has consistently championed important legislation at the Capitol. “2022 was a phenomenal year for climate action. These wins would not be possible without lawmakers like Mike Demicco, who worked hard to pass legislation crucial to reducing pollution from transportation and are committed to the environment,” said Lori Brown, CTLCV Executive Director. Mike Demicco serves on the Environmental Committee, the Public Health Committee, and the Energy and Technology Committee. His dedication to resolving our state’s environmental problems was critical to legislation banning single-use plastic bags and modernizing CT’s landmark recycling law, widely known as the “Bottle Bill.” Looking ahead, Representative Demicco plans to prioritize the much-needed updates to Connecticut’s Environmental Justice laws and to help find workable solutions to our state’s growing waste management crisis. “Representative Mike Demicco has a long, successful record of leadership on the most important environmental issues facing our state. We need him at the Capitol, where he will continue to lead his district and the state forward in the protection of our air, land, water and climate,” said Brown. To receive CTLCV’s endorsement, all candidates must have completed a Survey on the Environment. Endorsements are issued based on candidates’ responses, voting records in our Scorecard, and demonstrated leadership on specific issues. ### The CT League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) is a nonpartisan statewide organization dedicated to protecting Connecticut’s environment. CTLCV works to pass equitable and sustainable legislation that impacts our air, land, water, wildlife, and climate and holds all state legislators accountable with an annual Environmental Scorecard. Visit ctlcv.org for more information on CTLCV. |
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