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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 MOURNS THE DEATH OF ENVIRONMENTALIST EDWARD LlOYD

New Jersey LCV mourns death of Edward Lloyd; he believed that no matter your zip code, you deserved to live in a safe, clean, and healthy environment.

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NEW JERSEY LCV MOURNS THE DEATH OF LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR SHEILA OLIVER

New Jersey LCV mourns the death of Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver; grateful for her support of the environment.

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New Jersey LCV Honored Verizon and other Environmental Champions at Annual Gala

New Jersey LCV hosted its 9th annual gala on June 12th. The event raised a record-setting $328,000 for the organization, and set a new record for turnout, with approximately 500 people in attendance.

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NEW JERSEY LCV ENDORSES CANDIDATES IN 2023 STATE LEGISLATIVE ELECTION

New Jersey LCV endorses 56 candidates across 24 legislative districts, 40% are women and 26% are candidates of color.

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New Jersey LCV Hails Investments in Urban Parks, Sprawl Management; Decries Continued Raids of Clean Energy Funds

New Jersey LCV applauds Governor Murphy and the Legislature for critical investments in expanding access to green space in our urban centers.

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NEW JERSEY LCV WARNS WILDFIRE HAZE COULD BECOME NEW NORM UNLESS WE ADDRESS CLIMATE CHANGE

The following is a statement from Ed Potosnak, Executive Director of New Jersey League of Conservation Voters, regarding the recent Canadian wildfires and the impact on New Jersey.

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NEW JERSEY LCV APPLAUDS FERC ACTION REGARDING NESE PIPELINE

The following is a statement from Ed Potosnak, Executive Director of New Jersey League of Conservation Voters, regarding a letter sent by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) today asking Williams Transco to better explain themselves regarding a request for an extension to its certificate for the unneeded Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) pipeline project.

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NEW JERSEY LCV APPLAUDS BOEM’S RELEASE OF FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR OCEAN WIND 1

The following is a statement from Ed Potosnak, Executive Director, New Jersey LCV regarding the issuance by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) of its final environmental impact statement for the Ocean Wind 1 offshore wind project.

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New Jersey LCV Endorses Slate in Legislative District 27

New Jersey League of Conservation Voters, the political voice for the environment, took a stance in the primary race in New Jersey’s State Legislative District 27, endorsing former Governor and State Senator, Richard Codey and Assemblyman John McKeon, and newcomer Alixon Collazos-Gill for Assembly.

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New Jersey LCV Honors Verizon Communications with Sustainability Award

New Jersey LCV is delighted to present the Sustainability Award to Verizon. This important New Jersey business has demonstrated a commitment to the environment with their green bonds, net zero emissions initiative, and 100% fleet of electric vehicles.

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