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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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SCOTUS ruling paves the way for voter disenfranchisement days before a Presidential Election

Oct 31, 2024

For Immediate Release: Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024 Media Contact: Lee Francis | Deputy Director Virginia League of Conservation Voters 434-989-3197 | lfrancis@valcv.org   RICHMOND – Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a stay of a lower court order that would have […]

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Youngkin order on reentry overlooks Administration’s role in disenfranchising convicted felons

Aug 16, 2024

For Immediate Release: Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024 Media Contact: Lee Francis | Deputy Director Virginia League of Conservation Voters 434-989-3197 | lfrancis@valcv.org   RICHMOND – Today, the Youngkin Administration announced an initiative to improve reentry success and prevent recidivism for the formerly […]

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Additional offshore wind lease sale off Virginia’s coast is good news for our economy and environment

Jun 28, 2024

For Immediate Release: Friday, June 28, 2024 Media Contact: Lee Francis | Deputy Director Virginia League of Conservation Voters 434-989-3197 | lfrancis@valcv.org  Central Atlantic leasing areas could power more than 2 million homes with clean, renewable energy RICHMOND – Today, the Department […]

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Virginia LCV releases 2024 Conservation Scorecard, ranking lawmakers on key environmental votes

Jun 27, 2024

For Immediate Release: Thursday, June 27, 2024 Contact: Lee Francis | Deputy Director Virginia League of Conservation Voters (434) 989-3197 | lfrancis@valcv.org   With new Conservation Majority in place at General Assembly, Scorecard evaluates largest legislative agenda since 2021    […]

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With Clean Cars Action, Youngkin Again Thinks He’s Above the Law

Jun 05, 2024

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, June 5, 2024 Media Contact: Lee Francis | Deputy Director Virginia League of Conservation Voters 434-989-3197 | lfrancis@valcv.org 2021 Statute Directs Virginia to Adopt and Update Strong Rules to Advance Pollution-Free Cars, Cut Tailpipe Pollution RICHMOND — […]

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