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Hartford, CT – The Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) has endorsed Martha Marx (D) to represent the 20th Senate District of the Connecticut General Assembly. The district includes the towns of Bozrah, East Lyme, Montville, New London, Niantic, Old Lyme, Stonington, Salem, Waterford, and Uncasville,
As a nurse, Martha Marx knows the importance of a clean environment to public health. CTLCV believes she will be a strong voice for the people at the Capitol. Martha is committed to clean energy–like wind and solar power–to create jobs, lower costs, and move past our dependency on fossil fuels. To receive CTLCV’s endorsement, all candidates must complete a survey on the environment. Endorsements are issued based on their interview, responses to the survey, and demonstrated leadership on specific issues. Martha Marx’s survey responses were exceptionally strong. As a New London City Council member, Martha Marx has energetically served her constituents. She enhanced public transportation with the “Safe Ride” project and is a strong supporter of sustainable energy production. Martha understands the urgent need to defend our coastal towns and will prioritize the threat of hurricanes and sea level rise due to climate change. “As a State Senator, Martha Marx will bring strong leadership on these issues. We need her at the frontline of advocacy for environmental legislation at the Capitol.” said Lori Brown, CTLCV Executive Director. ### 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. George Logan’s anti-environment record has earned him a place on the infamous "Dirty Dozen" list for 2022. CTLCV agrees with this designation and believes that George Logan is a threat to the environmental progress we have achieved in our state. As a state senator, Logan successfully blocked protections for children exposed to toxic chemicals on school playgrounds. Logan also actively fought against protections for Connecticut’s water and delayed the adoption of our State Water Plan.
For these reasons, CTLCV strongly opposed Logan’s re-election to the state Senate in 2020, and he lost his seat to a CTLCV-endorsed candidate. We concur with LCV Victory Fund’s assessment of Logan as he seeks higher office, where he is already on the record opposing federal climate legislation. This is the announcement by LCV Victory Fund: For Immediate Release October 20, 2022 Contact: Emily Samsel, [email protected], 828-713-9647 LCV Victory Fund Adds Connecticut House Candidate George Logan (CT-05) to ‘Dirty Dozen’ Washington, D.C. – Today, LCV Victory Fund announced the final four additions to its 2022 House and Senate Dirty Dozen list of the worst anti-environmental and anti-democracy candidates.The list now includes CT’s District 5 candidate George Logan. LCV VF has launched new digital ads. WATCH: “Standing With Us” (Pro-Rep. Hayes, CT-05) The new ad in Connecticut’s 5th District highlights the proven track record of Rep. Jahana Hayes, former National Teacher of the Year who is tackling climate change and lowering energy costs, protecting the right to choose, and fighting for common-sense gun laws. Hayes’ challenger and new Dirty Dozen member George Logan, on the other hand, opposes the Inflation Reduction Act and is a utility company executive whose parent company raised energy prices on Connecticut consumers this year. “Down to the wire, we saved some of the absolute worst candidates for the environment and democracy for our final four additions to the 2022 federal Dirty Dozen list,” said Pete Maysmith, LCV SVP of Campaigns. “Logan is a utility company executive whose parent company, Eversource Energy, raised energy prices on Connecticut consumers while raking in record profits.” Logan was a lobbyist for the utility company, and then proceeded to support tax breaks for big businesses and energy companies as a CT state senator. Logan also opposes the Inflation Reduction Act. View LCV's dirty dozen list of the worst federal candidates for our environment and democracy. # # # Paid for by LCV Victory Fund, www.lcvvictoryfund.org, and not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee. # # # 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. Hartford, CT — The Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) has endorsed 55 candidates for the Connecticut General Assembly House and Senate 2022 elections. The CTLCV-endorsed candidates are seriously committed to tackling climate change, investing in clean energy, and protecting our state’s precious natural resources.
Candidates seeking CTLCV’s endorsements were asked about top environmental priorities for 2023. Their responses to specific questions are posted on CTLCV’s website, which include improving our waste and recycling programs, tackling climate change in significant and equitable ways, strengthening environmental justice laws, protecting trees, banning PFAS and other toxic chemicals that pollute our water and endanger our health. “The 55 CTLCV endorsements show that candidates understand the link between environmental issues and the economy, public health, and Connecticut’s potential to be a leader in the growing national rise to mitigate climate change,” said CTLCV Executive Director Lori Brown. “These endorsements are a clear signal to voters that they have a choice to elect people who share their environmental values, and will act on them.” These CTLCV-endorsed candidates are both incumbents and non-incumbents who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing environmental legislation in the State. CTLCV does not endorse in every race, but CTLCV endorsements show voters in many districts which candidates are most committed to championing environmental priorities. These candidates have proven that they care about the environment, are committed to creating significant and positive change for environmental justice, and will proactively vote to make Connecticut a leader in a clean energy future. All candidates seeking CTLCV’s endorsement must first complete a Survey on the Environment, which highlights issues that will likely be addressed in the 2023 Legislative Session. CTLCV researches candidates and selectively interviews before the full board votes to issue an endorsement. CTLCV also considers how incumbent lawmakers performed on an annual Environmental Scorecard to inform its endorsement decisions. Voters can look up how their state senator and representative voted on key issues this year. “Pro-environment legislators are key to a livable future, and an informed citizenry is critical to democracy. We are counting on environmentally-minded voters to consider our endorsement when they cast their ballot, and help send a message with their vote!” said Brown. CTLCV will be adding more candidates to its endorsed list. As of today, information about the endorsed candidates can be found on our website. ### 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.  Hartford, CT — Today, The Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) announced that Bob Stefanowski has been named to the LCV Victory Fund’s list of the worst candidates in the nation for our environment at the state and local level. One of just 12 candidates in the nation to receive the dishonor, Bob Stefanowski is the only Connecticut candidate to make the infamous list for 2022.
According to the League, Connecticut’s progress on environmental policies hangs in the balance. “A Stefanowski administration would force us into four years of defensive advocacy against environmental rollbacks and fighting new gas expansion,” said Lori Brown, CTLCV's Executive Director. Our current Administration has wisely focused on making major investments in clean transportation and reducing pollution to improve our air quality, protect clean water, and preserve open space for the benefit of all. Stefanowski would prefer to spend our state’s surplus on tax breaks for businesses instead of investing in clean infrastructure. Under a Stefanowski regime, Connecticut’s regional approach to many climate issues could be jeopardized, including offshore wind, clean transportation, and renewable energy. In 2018, Stafanowki was the only major gubernatorial candidate to skip CTLCV’s widely publicized debate on climate. “Stefanowski is a fundamental threat to the future of Connecticut’senvironment,” said Brown. “Voters have the opportunity to reject Bob Stefanowski as a poor choice to lead our state towards a sustainable economy that values our environment,” said Brown. The full list of LCV Victory Fund’s 2022 State and Local Dirty Dozen, including additional information on Stefanowski, can be found here. ### Visit CTLCV.org for more information about the CT League of Conservation Voters. 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. Paid for by the CT League of Conservation Voters PAC independent of any candidate or political committee. Additional information about CTLCV PAC may be found on the SEEC’s website: https://portal.ct.gov/seec RE: IRA Climate Joint Press Conference at Westport Library with Congressman Himes
“The Inflation Reduction Act is a historic investment in our future, the largest action ever taken against climate change, and includes funding for nature-based solutions. Nationally, the IRA will provide $2.6 billion to NOAA for the conservation, restoration, and protection of coastal and marine habitats and resources, including fisheries, to prepare for extreme storms and climate change effects. These grants and technical assistance projects to coastal states, local and tribal governments, and higher education institutes will protect natural resources that sustain coastal and marine resource-dependent communities. Broadly, the funding will help restore habitats like beach dunes and wetlands and buffer our communities from storms and sea-level rise. We are proud of Connecticut’s elected leaders in Congress who fought long and hard to pass this sweeping climate law, despite all the obstacles. They are our nation’s strongest environmental voices for climate action, and they are making a difference for our people and our planet.”  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. |
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