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Maine leaders react to Supreme Court EPA ruling

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“Maine Conservation Voters issued a statement by Program Manager William Sedlack, JD, MPPM, calling the decision a ‘devastating’ case: ‘Coal companies and their allies have captured the Supreme Court and in doing so, have stripped the EPA of its ability to set the strong standards we need to cut carbon pollution and protect public health … Read more

Four key environmental bills from Maine’s 130th Legislature you probably don’t know about

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“Because my attempts to plod through all 996 pieces of legislation failed miserably (I never did master those speed reading techniques my dad tried to teach me), I turned instead to Kathleen Meil, director of policy & partnerships at Maine Conservation Voters, to get her take on some of the legislation they were watching this … Read more

Governor Mills Launches $50 Million Jobs & Recovery Plan Initiative to Rebuild Maine State Parks

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“The Governor was joined by DACF Commissioner Amanda Beal, Bureau of Parks and Lands Director Andy Cutko, Maine Outdoor Brands Executive Director Jenny Kordick, Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Thomas Peaco, Maine Coast Heritage Trust Senior Public Policy Manager Jeff Romano, Appalachian Mountain Club Maine Conservation Policy Director Eliza Townsend, and Maine … Read more

Take It From Maine Conservation Voters: Paul LePage Is A Threat To Maine’s Environment

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“‘Only one candidate – Governor Janet Mills – will develop clean renewable energy, tackle climate change, and ensure that our land, water, and wildlife are protected for future generations,’ said Maureen Drouin, Executive Director, Maine Conservation Voters. ‘Time is precious. What we do over the next few years will determine what future we create for … Read more

Maine Conservation Voters Action Fund Endorses Governor Janet Mills over Paul LePage

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Endorsement is a commendation of Mills’ leadership and an indictment of LePage’s BANGOR, ME – Today, Maine Conservation Voters Action Fund (MCVAF) endorsed Governor Janet Mills for re-election over Paul LePage. Gathering at the Bangor City Forest, supporters and speakers highlighted Gov. Mills’ forward-looking approach to addressing climate change, accelerating the state’s transition to 100% … Read more

Maine Conservation Voters Action Fund to Endorse Governor Janet Mills over Paul LePage

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BANGOR, ME – Maine Conservation Voters Action Fund (MCVAF) will hold a press conference on Tuesday, May 31 at 11 AM to announce their endorsement of Governor Janet Mills for re-election over Paul LePage. Speakers will highlight Gov. Mills’ forward-looking approach to addressing climate change, accelerating the state’s transition to 100% clean renewable energy while … Read more

Maine Conservation Voters Launches New Digital Ad To Encourage Maine’s Lawmakers to Keep Fighting for a Clean Energy Future

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AUGUSTA, ME – Today, Maine Conservation Voters (MCV) launched a new ad supporting Maine’s forward-looking approach to accelerating 100% clean energy production and creating jobs. The ad launches as oil and gas companies and their allies in Congress are taking advantage of the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine to line their own pockets while Mainers shoulder … Read more

Maine Conservation Voters Action Fund Endorses Nicole Grohoski for Maine State Senate

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AUGUSTA, ME – Maine Conservation Voters Action Fund, which works to elect pro-environment and pro-democracy candidates to public office, recently announced its endorsement of Nicole Grohoski for Senate District 7 in a special election to be held Tuesday, June 14. The seat was formerly held by Sen. Louis Luchini who resigned from the position this … Read more