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Wednesday, Aug. 3, on the one-year anniversary of the Obama administration’s 2015 release of a final Clean Power Plan rule, The Roanoke Times published the following op-ed from Virginia LCV’s Executive Director Michael Town looking back on the rule and forward to a state-based plan to address climate-disrupting carbon pollution. Town: Virginia goes its own […]
June 19, The Washington Post published the following letter to the editor from Virginia LCV Executive Director Michael Town offering an overview of where the Governor stands on clean energy and the climate fight. Gov. McAuliffe deserves credit for promoting clean energy The June 12 Local Opinions essay “McAuliffe’s abysmal climate record” missed the mark on […]
Sunday, May 29, the Roanoke Times published the below op-ed from Virginia LCV Deputy Director Greta Bagwell taking a deeper look at Governor Terry McAuliffe’s climate and clean energy record and urging him to implement a strong clean power plan during his term. Bagwell: A closer look at McAuliffe’s climate record By Greta Bagwell In […]
“American Association of Political Consultants (AAPC) recognizes mailer as “Best use of Advocacy/Grassroots Lobbying” The Virginia League of Conservation Voters is proud to announce that its 2015 direct mail program to protect the Clean Power Plan in Virginia has been awarded a Gold Pollie Award from the American Association of Political Consultants (AAPC), the industry’s highest […]
Today, members of the Virginia State Senate upheld Governor McAuliffe’s vetoes of legislation (Senate Bill 44 and House Bill 298) extending ineffective coal tax credits, meaning these subsidies will sunset as scheduled this summer. In response, Michael Town, executive director of the Virginia League of Conservation Voters, offers this statement: “First, let’s be clear: these […]
Monday, April 18, the Roanoke Times published the below op-ed urging unity on climate action in the General Assembly. Unfortunately, strong action on climate change was one of the more divisive, partisan issues in the legislature this year – a reality reflective of the current debate in our nation’s capitol. It’s time to come […]
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Each year Virginia LCV celebrates conservation victories and honors state legislators who championed conservation during the General Assembly. This year’s event, An Evening Social at Maple Spring, will be held Saturday, June 13 at the country home of Joseph Perta in Marshall and is a great opportunity to join fellow conservationists from around the Commonwealth […]
Today, we were saddened to hear news of State Senator John Miller’s sudden and unexpected passing. The longtime statesman and Virginia League of Conservation Voters “Legislative Hero” had just begun serving his third term representing the 1st District in the State Senate. In response to this sad news, Michael Town, executive director of Virginia LCV, […]
Sunday, March 27, the (Fredericksburg) Free Lance-Star published the below op-ed by Michael Town, executive director of the Virginia League of Conservation Voters, and Debra Jacobson, one of our members and a long-time authority on energy issues. The piece focuses on the need for Governor McAuliffe to continue to push for a state Clean Power […]
