Hartford, CT – Today, the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) endorsed Matthew Blumenthal for the 147th House District. Throughout his campaign, Blumenthal has been a vocal supporter for increasing Connecticut’s clean energy investment to both combat climate change and create jobs.
 
“Matthew understands that clean energy is a vibrant, growing field here in Connecticut,” said Lori Brown, CTLCV Executive Director. “More than 38,000 people work in renewable energy in our state, and Matthew is committed to making sure this field continues to grow. Wind, solar, and other clean energies are both key to cutting our emissions and strengthening our economy. We need more leaders like Matthew in the General Assembly who understand the importance of fighting climate change and creating jobs.”
 
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.
 
A full list of CTLCV’s endorsements can be found on our website.
 
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Hartford, CT – Today, the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) endorsed Rep. Linda Orange (D-48) for the Connecticut General Assembly. Orange serves as Deputy Speaker of the House and Vice Chair of the Public Safety Committee. Throughout her time in the legislature, she has been a strong proponent for land conservation, and most recently helped lead the push to expand options for municipalities seeking to purchase dedicated open space
 
“Rep. Orange knows open space is critical to preserving important natural resources and attracting new residents to our state,” said Lori Brown, CTLCV Executive Director. “She has always been a forward-thinker who fights to build a better, more sustainable 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.
 
A full list of CTLCV’s endorsements can be found on our website.
 
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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. Laura Devlin (R-134) for the Connecticut General Assembly. Devlin emerged as a leader on the environment during her first term in 2014, and has consistently made protecting our clean water, air, and land a priority. She helped champion the initiative to place a Constitutional Amendment to protect Connecticut’s open spaces on the ballot in November, and is actively working on measures to reduce the harmful effects of plastics on our environment.
 
“Rep. Devlin knows that preserving open space is both important for protecting treasured resources and attracting families and new residents to Connecticut,” said Lori Brown, CTLCV Executive Director. “She is a true fighter for the environment, and knows the harm plastics can wreak on ecosystems in the Long Island Sound. Given today’s political climate, we need lawmakers like Rep. Devlin who are eager to work both within their party and across the aisle to protect our environment.”
 
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.

​A full list of CTLCV’s endorsements can be found on our website.
 
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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. Kevin Ryan (D-139) for the Connecticut General Assembly. Ryan serves on the Environment Committee where he has consistently pushed for the preservation of open space. Most recently, he helped lead the effort to expand options for municipalities seeing to purchase dedicated open space.
 
“Rep. Ryan knows open space is a treasured natural resource and that it’s often a key factor in attracting new families and residents to our towns,” said Lori Brown, CTLCV Executive Director. “He has been a staunch advocate for giving municipalities more options to preserve open space and increase home values and quality of life.”  
 
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.
 
A full list of CTLCV’s endorsements can be found on our website.
 
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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. Brenda Kupchick (R-132) for the Connecticut General Assembly. Kupchick has been a passionate advocate for animal welfare and a leader in the fight to expand Connecticut’s bottle bill. She has long recognized the importance of preserving our natural resources, and is committed to working with CTLCV to protect our clean water and air and in the next legislative session.
 
“Rep. Kupchick knows expanding our landmark bottle bill is key to keeping harmful plastics out of our rivers, off our shoreline, and out of landfills,” said Lori Brown, CTLCV Executive Director. “She has always been a thoughtful leader within her party and across the aisle. Given today’s intense partisan divide, we need leaders like Rep. Kupchick who understand the importance of protecting our clean air and water and can work in a bipartisan manner to make our environment a priority.”
 
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.
 
A full list of CTLCV’s endorsements can be found on our website.
 
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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. 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. Martin Looney (D-11) for the Connecticut State Senate. Looney is the current Senate President Pro Tempore and a longtime advocate for environmental protection. He holds a Lifetime Score of 91% as of CTLCV’s 2018 Environmental Scorecard, and has been a vocal advocate for water as a public trust.
 
“Senator Looney has been a staunch defender of the public’s right to have a say in how we use our water,” said Lori Brown, CTLCV Executive Director. “As Senate President, he has always ensured the environment remains a top priority in the legislation brought to the floor. We need more leaders like Senator Looney who are committed to protecting our clean air and water and investing in clean energy.”
 
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.

A full list of CTLCV’s endorsements can be found on our website.
 
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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. 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 second 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. Over 100 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 second 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 all signed on to 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 second round in an ongoing endorsement process. A full list of CTLCV’s endorsements can be found on our website.
 
ABOUT THE CANDIDATES
 
Martin Looney (D-11) is the current Senate President Pro Tempore and a longtime advocate for environmental protection. He holds a Lifetime Score of 91% as of CTLCV’s 2018 Environmental Scorecard, and has been a vocal advocate for water as a public trust.
 
Linda Orange (D-48) serves as Deputy Speaker of the House and Vice Chair of the Public Safety Committee. Throughout her time in the legislature, Orange has been a strong proponent for land conservation, and most recently helped lead the push to expand options for municipalities seeking to purchase dedicated open space
 
Brenda Kupchick (R-132) has been a passionate advocate for animal welfare and a leader in the fight to expand Connecticut’s bottle bill. She has long recognized the importance of preserving our natural resources, and is committed to working with CTLCV to protect our clean water and air and in the next legislative session.
 
Laura Devlin (R-134) emerged as a leader on the environment during her first term in 2014, and has consistently made protecting our clean water, air, and land a priority. She helped champion the initiative to place a Constitutional Amendment to protect Connecticut’s open spaces on the ballot in November, and is actively working on measures to reduce the harmful effects of plastics on our environment.
 
Kevin Ryan (D-139) serves on the Environment Committee where he has consistently pushed for the preservation of open space. Most recently, he helped lead the effort to expand options for municipalities seeing to purchase dedicated open space.
 
Matthew Blumenthal (D) is running to represent the 149th House District. Throughout his campaign, he has been a vocal supporter for increasing Connecticut’s clean energy investment to both combat climate change and create jobs.
 
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Hartford, CT – Today, the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) endorsed Rep. Gail Lavielle (R) to represent the 143rd House District. Lavielle strongly supports promoting electric vehicles in Connecticut, which would expand consumers’ choices and help reduce vehicle emissions. She has been a thoughtful leader within her party and across the aisle, helping to build consensus on the importance of protecting our open space and clean water and air.
 
“Rep. Lavielle knows that electric vehicles are key to both reducing air pollution and expanding access to a growing, in-demand technology here in Connecticut,” said Lori Brown, CTLCV Executive Director. “She knows that clean energy is a vibrant part of our workforce, and key to bringing more innovative, high-paying jobs into our state while also helping us turn back the clock on climate change. We need leaders like Rep. Lavielle at the State Capitol who put people ahead of politics and do what’s right for our environment and our economy.”
 
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.

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Hartford, CT – Today, the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) endorsed Rep. Terrie Wood (R) to represent the 141st House District. Throughout her time in the legislature, Wood has been a strong proponent of land preservation and conservation. She also strongly supports water as a public trust, and has been a vocal advocate to restrict single-use plastic bags and promote more sustainable alternatives.
 
“Rep. Wood knows that pollution isn’t a partisan issue—it hurts us all, Democrat, Republican, and Unaffiliated,” said Lori Brown, CTLCV Executive Director. “That’s why she’s worked hard in her own community and in the General Assembly to protect our clean water and air, and why she is committed to cutting our reliance on harmful plastics. Now more than ever, we need sensible leaders like Rep. Wood who don’t let politics come before public health.”
 
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.

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Hartford, CT – Today, the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) endorsed Rep. Jonathan Steinberg (D) to represent the 136th House District. Steinberg has long been an environmental champion, and last session he shepherded through two landmark energy bills to reduce Connecticut’s carbon emissions and double our investment in clean energy.
 
“Rep. Steinberg knows that clean energy is key to both reversing the damage from climate change and creating new jobs in a growing field,” said Lori Brown, CTLCV Executive Director. “He worked hard to make sure Connecticut doubled its investment in renewable energy, and is firmly committed to putting us on the path to 100% clean energy by 2050.”
 
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.
 
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