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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 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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New Jersey LCV Expresses ‘Extreme Disappointment’ Following Approval of NESE Pipeline License

The New Jersey League of Conservation Voters (New Jersey LCV) reacted with sharp criticism today following the Tidelands Resource Council’s decision to approve the final license for the Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) pipeline. The approval marks the final step forward for a dirty, unnecessary project that will lock us into decades of expensive fossil fuel infrastructure while damaging our air, water, and public health.

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New Jersey LCV Issues ‘A’ Grade for Governor Sherrill’s First 100 Days, Applauds Bold Action on Clean Energy and Water

Marking the first 100 days of the Sherrill administration, the New Jersey League of Conservation Voters today released a report card awarding Governor Mikie Sherrill an “A” for her swift and decisive environmental leadership.

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