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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 Applauds Governor Sherrill’s Day-One Executive Actions to Lower Energy Costs and Accelerate Clean Energy

Governor Mikie Sherrill signed a comprehensive package of executive orders aimed at providing immediate financial relief to New Jersey families and modernizing the state’s energy grid. The actions include a day-one energy price freeze and new directives to fast-track renewable energy deployment and grid efficiency.

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New Jersey LCV Applauds Nomination of Ed Potosnak as DEP Commissioner; Names Allison McLeod Interim Executive Director

New Jersey LCV today hailed Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill’s announcement that she intends to nominate Ed Potosnak, the organization’s longtime Executive Director, to serve as Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).

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Anti-NESE Advocates Condemn DEP Action to Move Forward with Dangerous Pipeline

Members of the New Jersey Stop NESE Coalition have issued the following statements in response to a decision by the New Jersey DEP to approve air permits for Wiliams Transco’s NESE pipeline project.  

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GOVERNOR MURPHY EARNS AN OVERALL ENVIRONMENTAL GRADE OF B FROM NEW JERSEY LCV FOLLOWING FINAL STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS

As Governor Phil Murphy delivers the final State of the State address of his administration, the New Jersey LCV released its final assessment of his environmental record, recognizing meaningful progress while underscoring unfinished business that prevented New Jersey from fully realizing its environmental and climate leadership potential.

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New Jersey LCV Hails Historic Swearing-in of Environmental Champions

New Jersey LCV is celebrating the arrival of a historic number of pro-environment legislators. With a clear mandate from voters to prioritize action on clean energy to lower costs for working families, the organization is looking forward to an era of bold leadership alongside Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill. 

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New Jersey LCV hails historic election of Mikie Sherrill as Governor

New Jersey LCV Executive Director Ed Potosnak issued a statement in response to Tuesday’s election results. 

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New Jersey LCV Makes Historic Investment in New Jersey Governor’s Race to Back Sherrill

New Jersey LCV made a historic $2 million investment in Mikie Sherrill's gubernatorial campaign, ranking among the top issue advocacy spenders in the race. The effort included 70 million digital impressions, mailers to 135,000 voters, and support for 120+ pro-environment legislative candidates, making the environment a top-three campaign issue.

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New Jersey LCV calls on Trump ally Ciattarelli oppose Trump plan for oil drilling off the Jersey Shore

New Jersey LCV Executive Director Ed Potosnak issued the following statement in response to press reports that the Trump administration is developing plans for offshore oil drilling off the Jersey Shore

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New independent analysis shows Ciattarelli energy plan would cost families nearly $900 more a year

New independent analysis shows gubernatorial nominee Jack Ciattarelli’s energy plan would raise energy prices for New Jersey working families by nearly $900 per year.

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New Jersey League of Conservation Voters Releases Legislative Scorecard

New Jersey LCV has released its newest legislative scorecard, grading members of the Senate and General Assembly on their votes on key environmental, energy and democracy issues in the 2024-2025 legislative session. 

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