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“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 […]
Today, the Federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announced that Virginia’s coast would not be opened to leases for offshore oil and gas drilling under its 2017-2022 plan. In response to this action, Michael Town, executive director of Virginia LCV, offers the following statement: “Virginia’s coastal localities and its tourism industry joined conservation partners up […]
Sunday, March 6, The Virginian-Pilot ran the below op-ed column from Travis Blankenship, government affairs manager for Virginia LCV, on the need to eliminate ineffective coal tax credits that cost taxpayers millions of dollars while providing no return. Legislation extending these credits has passed out of the General Assembly and now awaits action from the Governor. […]
Saturday, March 5, Carey Whitehead, vice chair of the Virginia League of Conservation Voters Board of Directors, was “Correspondent of the Day” in the Richmond Times-Dispatch with her letter advocating for stronger coal ash safeguards in Virginia. Dominion needs to clean coal ash sites Editor, Times-Dispatch: In Dominon executive Pamela Faggert’s Op/Ed column, “Safe and careful […]
