 Hartford, CT – Today, the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) endorsed Representative Lucy Dathan (D) to represent the 142nd House District of the CT General Assembly including the towns of Norwalk and New Canaan.
For the past two years, Representative Lucy Dathan has earned a perfect 100% rating on CTLCV’s Environmental Scorecard. Representative Dathan was a leading voice for environmental bills this year. She helped make this one of the most successful sessions in recent memory for strong action on climate backed by game-changing investments in clean transportation to reduce polluting emissions. These wins would not be possible without lawmakers like Lucy Dathan who worked hard to pass the CT Clean Air Act. As Vice-Chair of the Appropriations Committee, Representative Dathan is directly involved in funding environmental initiatives included in the budget of the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Looking ahead to the 2023 session, Representative Dathan will focus on developing new waste management systems and supporting critical investments that address compostable food waste. She will continue to champion legislation to reduce the amounts of plastic and styrofoam headed to landfills or polluting the environment where they endanger wildlife. “Lucy Dathan is an effective leader and a passionate voice for the environment. She has worked hard to pass laws that prioritize conservation and clean energy that benefit her district and the entire state of Connecticut.” Representative Dathan has also been a champion of pesticides and toxic chemicals. Last year, she fought successfully to restrict PFAS chemicals that pollute our drinking water. This year, she voted to ban Chlorpyrifos, a major win this session. In 2023, she is determined to reduce the use of chemicals such as neonicotinoids that are devastating pollinators, and rodenticides that are poisoning raptors and endangering wildlife. To receive CTLCV’s endorsement, all candidates must have completed a Survey on the Environment. Endorsements are issued based on candidates’ responses, voting records, 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 Dorinda Borer (D) to represent the 115th House District of the CT General Assembly, including the town of West Haven.
For the past two years, Dorinda Borer has earned a perfect 100% rating on CTLCV’s Environmental Scorecard. Representative Borer is currently the Chair of the state legislature’s Bonding Committee. As a former co-chair of the Environment committee, she understands the need for funding to support our environmental programs. In her current leadership position, she has led the financing of clean water, open space, green pathways, and brownfield remediation. Representative Borer organized one of the first forums on Waste Management during the 2021 Legislative Session, which was a springboard for updating our state’s landmark recycling law, the “Bottle Bill.” During the 2022 session, she introduced legislation to tackle food insecurity. This directly ties to the reduction of food waste, which compromises 24% of our waste stream. Looking ahead to 2023, Representative Borer will continue to push for solutions to our growing waste management crisis, such as legislation to reduce polystyrene and plastic from our waste stream. Dorinda Borer is also a passionate advocate for animal welfare. She is a member of the legislature’s Animal Advocacy Caucus, which works with many nonprofit animal protection groups to craft legislation to help both domestic animals and wildlife. She plans to continue the fight for humane policies that educate the public about wildlife, and for laws that will reduce animal abuse and suffering. “Dorinda Borer is an extremely effective voice for her district and has a powerful leadership role in support of funding for environmental programs in our state,” said CTLCV Executive Director Lori Brown. “We need her at the Capitol to continue her good work.” 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 laws that impact our air, land, water, wildlife, and climate and holds all state legislators accountable with an annual Environmental Scorecard. Visit ctlcv.org for more information.  Hartford, CT – Today, the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) endorsed Representative Kenneth Gucker (D) to represent the 138th House District of the CT General Assembly including the towns of Danbury, Ridgefield, and New Fairfield.
Representative Kenneth Gucker has earned a perfect 100% rating on our Environmental Scorecard for the past two years. There were huge wins this year on climate. As a member of the legislature’s Environment Committee, Representative Gucker worked tirelessly to pass the CT Clean Air Act that will significantly reduce diesel pollution from trucks and buses, and invests heavily in clean transportation. His efforts helped to move two more critical clean energy bills: the Climate Mitigation Act will ensure that 100% of our electricity comes from clean sources by 2040, and a bill that removes barriers to rooftop commercial solar production and expands shared community solar projects. All of these wins are crucial steps toward achieving Connecticut’s clean energy goals under the Global Warming Solutions Act. Representative Gucker has been at the forefront of environmental progress for his District and our state. Last year, he worked on legislation to address Connecticut’s growing trash crisis, including modernizing our landmark recycling law, known as the “Bottle Bill”. Looking ahead, he plans to focus on our recycling systems, composting, and reducing waste currently being burned, buried, or shipped out of state. This includes legislation to reduce plastics and Styrofoam from our waste stream. “Kenneth Gucker is dedicated and well-informed about our state’s environmental problems and is tackling them head-on. We need him at the State Capitol, where he can continue to be a strong leader for his district and the 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 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. |
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