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New Jersey LCV testifies against pipelines

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Coalition Hails Third Circuit Decision Overturning NESE Pipeline Approvals, Calls on Governor Sherrill to Permanently Kill Unnecessary Project

The federal Third Circuit Court of Appeals today dealt a major victory for the environment by striking down state water quality permits that are required to construct the Williams Transco Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) natural gas pipeline — putting a halt to the expensive and unnecessary project. Read further for remarks from coalition members. 

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New Jersey LCV Hails Third Circuit Decision Overturning NESE Pipeline Permit, Calls on Governor Sherrill to Permanently Kill Unnecessary Project

The federal Third Circuit Court of Appeals today dealt a major victory for the environment by striking down state water quality permits that are required to construct the Williams Transco Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) natural gas pipeline — putting a halt to the expensive and unnecessary project. Read further for remarks from New Jersey LCV interim Executive Director, Allison McLeod. 

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New Jersey LCV Announces Endorsements for Local Elections Leading Political Voice for the Environment Endorses Strong Pro-Environment Candidates

New Jersey LCV announced endorsements after a comprehensive review of hundreds of races at the county and local level from every corner of New Jersey.

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New Jersey can’t build fast enough. It has to change | Opinion

It takes far too long in New Jersey to get things done. The same broken process that blocks critical housing projects also blocks dam removals.

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New Jersey LCV Applauds NJBPU Study Calling for PJM Reforms

BPU study shows the capacity market run by regional grid operator PJM Interconnection can no longer deliver reliable power at the lowest possible cost

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New Jersey LCV Celebrates Signing of New Jersey Voting Rights Law

At a time when Congress and the courts continue to chip away at voting protections, New Jersey is demonstrating that a strong democracy begins with protecting every person's freedom to vote. We thank Governor Sherrill for signing the John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act into law, along with the legislative champions, advocates, coalition partners, and community members who made this historic victory possible.

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New Jersey LCV Invites Local Candidates to Seek Endorsement from State Environmental Leader

New Jersey LCV Invites Local Candidates to Seek Endorsement from State Environmental Leader

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New Jersey LCV Celebrates Data Center Bills as Win for Affordability, Calls on Trenton to Mandate Clean Energy Next

The New Jersey Legislature that regulates data centers and imposes new tariffs on heavy energy users

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New Jersey LCV Praises Governor Sherrill and Legislature for Critical Water Infrastructure Funding and Saving the NJ School of Conservation in Budget Deal

New Jersey LCV hails Governor Sherrill and environmental champions in the Legislature for delivering a budget that prioritizes public health, environmental equity and lowering costs for working families.

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New Jersey LCV Applauds Decision to Drop Opening of Roxbury Detention Center

The following statement is from Allison McLeod, Interim Executive Director, New Jersey LCV, in response to reports that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is abandoning plans that would have converted the Roxbury warehouse into a detention center.

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