VALCV
The Virginia League of Conservation Voters serves as the political voice of the state’s conservation community, working to make sure Virginia’s elected officials recognize that our natural heritage is an environmental and economic treasure for all. Virginia LCV works with conservation leaders across Virginia and strives for a conservation majority in state government. We secure […]
Bills clear first hurdles in House, Senate committees RICHMOND – Today, legislation advanced that transfers the management of menhaden where it belongs to the Virginia Marine Resources Commission and brings Virginia’s quota in compliance with federal catch limits. Legislative action comes amidst a federally imposed moratorium on menhaden fishing in Virginia waters after Reedville-based Omega […]
Spending plan prioritizes clean water, conservation, climate action, and environmental justice RICHMOND – Today, Governor Northam offered a first glimpse of his natural resources budget with $733 million of proposed funding for the environment. This funding would go to help Virginia meet its goals in the ongoing Bay cleanup, protect more land resources, expand clean energy, ensure […]
RICHMOND – Following today’s pivotal and historic elections for all 140 seats at the General Assembly, voters elected a pro-environmental majority for the first time to the Virginia General Assembly. In response, Michael Town, executive director of the Virginia League of Conservation Voters, issued the following statement: “Since our founding in 2000, Virginia LCV has […]
To: Interested Parties From: Michael Town, Executive Director Re: Virginia LCV’s electoral efforts in 2019 Date: Tuesday, Nov. 5 Today, voters across Virginia are casting ballots in elections that will shape the Commonwealth for years to come. This is especially true when it comes to our environment. For years, anti-environmental legislators who control the General […]
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Ads in Richmond, Hampton Roads districts focus on holding corporate polluters accountable, protecting our health RICHMOND – With just 11 days to go before voters cast ballots in pivotal statehouse elections across the Commonwealth, the Virginia League of Conservation Voters PAC today announced it had taken out a near-six-figure radio buy in three battleground districts […]
Environmental group more than doubles number of priority House Districts; electoral efforts in 2019 reach $1.5M RICHMOND – With a Conservation Majority at stake heading toward Election Day and two weeks to go, the Virginia League of Conservation Voters today announced it had expanded the number of priority districts where the organization is investing big […]
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RICHMOND – Today, Governor Northam released an Executive Order directing his agencies to develop a plan getting Virginia to 30 percent renewable energy by 2030 and 100 percent carbon-free electricity by mid-century. Additionally, the directive calls for increasing renewable energy usage by state agencies and the executive branch and directs the Secretary of Commerce and […]
