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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 calls for a move toward renewable energy to lower N.J. electricity bills

New Jersey LCV Executive Director Ed Potosnak has released a statement in response to a hearing hosted by Congressman Jeff Van Drew.

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New Jersey LCV Announces Most Diverse Slate Ever of Local Candidate Endorsements

The 91 candidates New Jersey LCV supports in November’s local and county elections mirror state's population.

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New Jersey LCV hails Egg Harbor approval of key offshore wind infrastructure

New Jersey LCV hails Egg Harbor Township's approval the Cardiff Substation proposal to support Atlantic Shores Project 1. The project will power 700,000 homes and bring jobs to New Jersey. 

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New Jersey LCV applauds Atlantic City approval to advance major offshore wind project

New Jersey lcv applauds the Atlantic City Council for approving a Green acres diversion for offshore wind development, bringing New Jersey one step closer to its clean energy goals. 

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New Jersey LCV decries Van Drew's offshore wind lies in service of MAGA agenda

New Jersey League of Conservation Voters Executive Director Ed Potosnak has issued a statement in response to today's hearing on offshore wind by U.S. Representative Jeff Van Drew (R-Dennis).

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Environmental Advocates Hail Banner State Budget for the Environment

New Jersey LCV celebrates New Jersey’s state budget — one of the most pro-environment state budgets in recent history.

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NEW JERSEY LCV APPLAUDS ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON APPROVAL OF BILL TO LET RENTERS KNOW ABOUT LEAD CONTAMINATION

Ed Potosnak, Executive Director of the New Jersey LCV, praises the passing of a bill to require homeowners and renters to know if their water is contaminated with lead. This coincides with lead contamination issues across New Jersey.

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New Jersey LCV Statement on the Release of NJPACT REAL Rules

Ed Potosnak, Executive Director of New Jersey League of Conservation Voters, responds to the NJPACT REAL Rules. Potosnak praises the rules, calling it an important step towards protecting homes.

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NEW JERSEY LCV ANNOUNCES ENDORSEMENTS FOR MAY NON-PARTISAN MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS

The New Jersey League of Conservation Voters announced their endorsement for the May 2024 non-partisan municipal elections. These include Keansburg ABCs Committee members Antonietta Carbone, Braden Salas, and Cristina Onciu.

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New Jersey LCV and Sierra Club Laud Continued Progress on Offshore Wind

New Jersey LCV Executive Director, Ed Potosnak, and New Jersey Sierra Club Director, Anjuli Ramos-Busot commend the Board of Public Utilities for commencing a fourth solicitation for offshore wind. This decision will allow for another attempt at offshore wind power.

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