Conservation Voters of PA Endorses Christina Sappey for State Representative
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Today, Conservation Voters of PA endorsed Christina Sappey (D) for State Representative in Chester County’s 158th District.
“Chris Sappey knows what it takes to make change in Harrisburg, and she has made environmental issues like sustainability, land conservation, and supporting green businesses an integral part of her campaign,” said Caren Glotfelty, Board Chair of Conservation Voters of PA. “Ms. Sappey is the right choice for the 158th district, and we know she will be a strong champion for environmental issues in Harrisburg.”
Conservation Voters of PA Endorses Representative Carolyn Comitta
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Today, Conservation Voters of PA endorsed Representative Carolyn Comitta (D) for re-election to the State House in Chester County’s 156th District.
“Rep. Comitta has demonstrated her dedication to environmental issues throughout her career. In Harrisburg, she has been a stalwart champion for clean air, open space, and drinkable water, earning a 100% on our 2017/2018 Environmental Scorecard,” said Caren Glotfelty, Board Chair of Conservation Voters of PA. “At a time when Chester County faces so many unprecedented environmental concerns, we must re-elect people like Rep. Comitta to the State House.”
Conservation Voters of PA Endorses Rep. Tina Davis for State Senate
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Today, Conservation Voters of PA endorsed Rep. Tina Davis (D) for State Senate in Bucks County’s 6th District. “In her time as a State Representative, Tina Davis has proven that she is a true environmental champion,” said Josh McNeil, Executive Director of Conservation Voters of PA. “We know she will bring her support of clean air, land, and water to the Senate with her when elected.”
Killion Receives 100% Rating from Top Environmental Groups
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Senator Tom Killion (R-9) has received a 100% legislative scorecard rating from Pennsylvania’s leading environmental organizations. The perfect score is based on votes cast by Killion during the current 2017-2018 legislative session. The groups issuing the newly released rating include the Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania, Sierra Club of Pennsylvania, Clean Water Action of Pennsylvania and PennEnvironment.
Dinniman Earns Perfect Score on 2017-2018 Pennsylvania Environmental Scorecard
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State Senator Andy Dinniman has once again attained a perfect environmental voting record, according to the 2017-2018 Environmental Scorecard recently released by the Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania, Clean Water Action, PennEnvironment, and the Sierra Club Pennsylvania Chapter.
“On this year’s scorecard, as in most past years, I scored 100 percent,” Dinniman who serves on the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, said. “Chester County is a place that has a deep environmental ethic. I have done my best to reflect that ethic through my votes on environmental issues that come before the Senate.”
“I am proud to again be recognized in this way. Our natural resources are the property of all our citizens. We have a responsibility to safeguard our land, air, and water for our children and grandchildren.”
How did your PA legislator do on the Environmental Scorecard? See them all here.
News Article • • by Bill O'Toole at Next Pittsburgh
A consortium of environmental groups across the state released the annual Pennsylvania Environmental Scorecard.
Despite some positive trends since the first version of the scorecard was published in 2012, Clean Water Action PACampaigns Director Steve Hvozdovich said the 2018 report indicates that the state capital remains “dominated by anti-environmental legislation.”
“We have far too many legislators who are willing to cast their votes for polluters or their well-heeled lobbyists,” he said.
The report was authored by the Sierra Club, Clean Water Action, PennEnvironment and Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania.
Coalition of Leading Environmental Organizations Releases 2017-2018 Pennsylvania Environmental Scorecard
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Conservation Voters of PA, PennEnvironment, Sierra Club Pennsylvania Chapter, and Clean Water Action have released their 2017-2018 Pennsylvania Environmental Scorecard, which scores each member of the State Senate and House of Representatives based on their votes on the most crucial environmental legislation that came before the General Assembly this session.
Conservation Fund Awaiting Revenue
News Article • • by Josh McNeil and Gene Karpinski at The Times Tribune
Nearly $315 million of the Land and Water Conservation Fund has been invested in Pennsylvania’s outdoor spaces, including Ricketts Glen State Park in Luzerne County.
Sadly, Congress has failed to renew this program, which is scheduled to expire in September. That’s why Rep. Matt Cartwright, of Moosic, recently spoke out to protect this critical program, which protects places like Independence National Historical Park and Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge in Monroe County.
Conservation Voters of PA Endorsed-Candidates Bring Environment to the Forefront of State Victories
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Conservation Voters of PA congratulates its slate of endorsed candidate who won their primary elections Tuesday night: incumbents Sen. Art Haywood, Rep. Adam Ravenstahl, Rep. Mike O’Brien, Rep. Chris Rabb, and Rep. James Roebuck, and challengers Sara Innamorato, Kyle Mullins, Danielle Friel Otten, and Summer Lee. Conservation Voters of PA also congratulates Helen Tai for her victory in the Special Election in House District 178.
Conservation Voters of PA and Sierra Club Pennsylvania Endorse Summer Lee for State Representative
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Today, Conservation Voters of PA and Sierra Club Pennsylvania both endorsed Summer Lee for State Representative in Allegheny County’s 34th District.
“Summer is campaigning on a platform centered on achieving environmental justice for constituents in the 34th district and brings an unparalleled energy to her fight for clean air and water in her community,” said Josh McNeil, Executive Director of Conservation Voters of PA. “Voters have a historic opportunity to elect a true environmental champion by voting for Summer in the May 15th primary.”