CTLCV Endorses Jonathan Steinberg for House District 136

Hartford, CT – Today, the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) endorsed Representative Jonathan Steinberg (D) to represent the 136th House District of the CT General Assembly including the town of Westport. Voters have long relied on CTLCV's endorsements to identify candidates who will champion environmental protection. Rep. Steinberg has consistently earned the League’s highest accolades for tackling the most difficult and complicated issues with determination and the experience to get results. ​

Today, Rep. Steinberg remains a pivotal figure in environmental advocacy and a key leader in shaping Connecticut’s approach to clean energy and climate resilience. Steinberg is widely recognized for his unwavering commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions and stabilizing the electric power grid. 
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Currently serving as Chair of the Energy and Technology Committee, Rep. Steinberg has been a driving force behind the expansion of solar energy in the state. His leadership role on this committee has been instrumental in advancing energy solutions to reduce emissions and promote energy efficiency. Rep. Steinberg’s efforts also include modernizing our transmission infrastructure and promoting energy storage to ensure a more reliable and resilient power grid.

For many years, Representative Steinberg has championed some of Connecticut’s most significant environmental wins. In his former role as Chair of the Public Health Committee, Steinberg led the effort to pass our first statewide water plan, helped to modernize our recycling laws (aka the “Bottle Bill”), and passed restrictions on toxic PFAS chemicals that contaminate our drinking water.
He later played a central role in improving indoor air quality in schools by securing funds to replace and upgrade school HVACs. He also worked tirelessly to pass the Climate Mitigation Act to help Connecticut supply 100% of its electricity from clean sources by 2040.  

As Co-Chair of the Bioscience Caucus, Rep. Steinberg is passionate about nature-based solutions—protecting and supporting our natural resources to address environmental challenges caused by climate change. He is also a strong advocate for policies to limit the use of neonicotinoids, harmful pesticide chemicals that are devastating wildlife and harmful to human health. 
"Representative Steinberg’s commitment to environmental protection and his advocacy for clean, safe, affordable energy is unparalleled," said Lori Brown, CTLCV Executive Director. “Connecticut is a cleaner, healthier place to live because of his lifelong dedication to the environment.”
Looking ahead, Rep. Steinberg will continue to promote clean energy initiatives that reduce polluting gas emission and stabilize the state’s power grid. He is playing a vital role in driving progress at the state level and ensuring that Connecticut remains at the forefront of climate action.
"His tireless efforts as Chair of the Energy and Technology Committee to advance solar energy and waste management solutions highlights his crucial role in our shared mission to address climate change."

​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 their demonstrated leadership on specific issues. 

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