This past week, the Governor and top Democratic leaders in both the House and Senate held a press conference to address a significant development in the fight to adopt Clean Car/Clean Truck standards in Connecticut. Since the regulations were announced this summer, the fossil fuel industry has poured millions into a misinformation campaign. Unfortunately, it had the desired effect and the proposed regulations were withdrawn by the Governor on Tuesday due to a perceived lack of support in the Regulations Review committee. BUT - this is a setback, not a defeat. With some of the worst air quality and the highest asthma rates in the country, we are going to keep fighting! Failure to pass these regulations means that Connecticut will leave the Clean Car program, lose out on critical federal funding, and fall behind other states in our region in addressing air quality, offering clean transportation, and fighting climate change. The Governor’s press conference on Tuesday was packed with advocates and legislators, all voicing their resolve to continue working to get these regulations passed. These discussions are starting tomorrow. I can’t stress enough how important it is that you speak out immediately to let the House and Senate Democrats know you want them to fight for strong clean air standards. CONTACT DEMOCRAT LAWMAKERS If they don’t pass these regulations, the clean car standards that have been in place for 20 years WILL BE TAKEN AWAY! For an overview of what is at stake, please watch a recording of the press conference on CT-N. You can also read the latest article by the CT Mirror. Thank you for stepping up when it matters the most.
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