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New Jersey LCV testifies against pipelines

New Jersey League of Conservation Voters is making the environment a top priority in Trenton.

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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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New Jersey LCV Celebrates Environmental Champions at 12th Annual Gala

New Jersey LCV welcomed donors, activists, environmental advocates, elected officials, and partners from across the state to its 12th Annual Gala on June 16 at The Palace at Somerset Park.

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New Jersey LCV blasts Trump sabotage of offshore wind

New Jersey League of Conservation Voters has released the following statement in response to news that the Trump administration is paying $765M to Invenergy in exchange for walking away from offshore wind leases in New Jersey and across the country

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New Jersey LCV warns that delays to flood rules will raise costs for families, local businesses

New Jersey League of Conservation Voters is deeply troubled by any decision to delay implementation of NJPACT. 

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Legislators, Advocates Rallied to Shield Working Families from Data Center Costs

Today, legislators, community advocates and environmental leaders gathered on the steps of the New Jersey Statehouse to call on the Legislature to take immediate action to shield New Jersey working families from rising utility bills driven by the rapid
expansion of energy-hungry data centers. 

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New Jersey LCV Applauds Advancement of Nomination for Ed Potosnak to Lead New Jersey DEP

The New Jersey Senate Judiciary Committee met today to consider the nomination of Ed Potosnak, to serve as Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. After a brief confirmation hearing, the committee voted to advance the nomination to the full Senate. 

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