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Youngkin kills commonsense, bipartisan efforts to protect our environment, secure a clean, affordable energy future

Mar 25, 2025

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, March 25, 2025 Media Contact: Lee Francis | Chief Program and Communications Officer Virginia League of Conservation Voters 434-989-3197 | lfrancis@valcv.org   RICHMOND – Yesterday marked the deadline for Governor Youngkin to act on the legislation that made […]

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Virginia League of Conservation Voters Releases Congressional Scores for National Environmental Scorecard 

Feb 26, 2025

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025 Contact: Lee Francis | Chief Program and Communications Officer Virginia League of Conservation Voters (804) 225-1902 | lfrancis@valcv.org Both U.S. Senators, three Representatives earn perfect, 100% marks RICHMOND – Today, the Virginia League of Conservation Voters released […]

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Short, fast General Assembly session yields solid environmental victories

Feb 24, 2025

For Immediate Release: Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 Media Contact: Lee Francis | Chief Communications and Program Officer Virginia League of Conservation Voters 434-989-3197 | lfrancis@valcv.org RICHMOND – Today, lawmakers concluded the regular 2025 General Assembly session, which included the successful passage […]

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Virginia LCV Announces Endorsement of Spanberger in Pivotal 2025 Governor’s Race

Feb 20, 2025

For Immediate Release: Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025 Media Contact: Lee Francis | Chief Communications and Program Officer Virginia League of Conservation Voters 434-989-3197 | lfrancis@valcv.org Endorsement is organization’s earliest in a General Election, reflecting high stakes of the 2025 campaign for […]

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Press memo: Virginia Clean Economy Act Truth vs. Fiction

Jan 24, 2025

To: Interested parties From: Lee Francis, Virginia League of Conservation Voters Re: Virginia Clean Economy Act Truth Vs. Fiction Date: Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025   On Monday, Jan. 13, Governor Youngkin issued his “State of the Commonwealth,” where he made […]

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Youngkin’s ‘State of the Commonwealth’ calls for higher energy costs, more pollution

Jan 13, 2025

For Immediate Release: Monday, Jan. 13, 2025 Media Contact: Lee Francis | Deputy Director Virginia League of Conservation Voters 434-989-3197 | lfrancis@valcv.org RICHMOND – This morning, Governor Youngkin delivered his “State of the Commonwealth” address, which dedicated a substantial portion of […]

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Virginia LCV Applauds Biden Administration for Protecting East Coast from Offshore Drilling

Jan 06, 2025

For Immediate Release: Monday, Jan. 6, 2025 Media Contact: Lee Francis | Deputy Director Virginia League of Conservation Voters 434-989-3197 | lfrancis@valcv.org   RICHMOND – Today, the Biden Administration announced it would be taking action to permanently protect the East Coast’s […]

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Virginia LCV’s Gubernatorial Scorecard gives Youngkin Failing Grade for 2024

Dec 19, 2024

For Immediate Release: Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024 Media Contact: Lee Francis | Deputy Director Virginia League of Conservation Voters 434-989-3197 | lfrancis@valcv.org Comprehensive report cites pro-polluter appointments and attacks on environmental safeguards, Virginia’s democracy   RICHMOND – Today, the Virginia League of Conservation Voters […]

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Court ruling confirms Youngkin Administration acted unlawfully in taking Virginia out of RGGI program

Nov 20, 2024

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024 Media Contact: Lee Francis | Deputy Director Virginia League of Conservation Voters 434-989-3197 | lfrancis@valcv.org RICHMOND – Today, a Judge ruled in favor of the plaintiffs in a lawsuit surrounding the Youngkin Administration’s repeal […]

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Constitutional Right to Vote advances out of House Committee marking positive step forward for voting rights

Nov 14, 2024

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024 Media Contact: Lee Francis | Deputy Director Virginia League of Conservation Voters 434-989-3197 | lfrancis@valcv.org   RICHMOND – Today, the House Committee on Privileges and Elections advanced HJ 2 from Del. Elizabeth Bennett-Parker, […]

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