Articles tagged:League of Conservation Voters

Posted: Fri Feb 18 5:57 a.m. by Ryan J. Stanton Political Reporter
Michigan representatives in Congress get mixed reviews in latest environmental scorecard

The Ann Arbor-based Michigan League of Conservation Voters has joined the national LCV in releasing a new environmental scorecard, rating each of Michigan's representatives in Congress on how they voted on environmental, public health and energy issues in 2010. The report shows both of Michigan's U.S. senators — Democrats Debbie ...

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Posted: Mon Jan 17 2:03 p.m. by Ryan J. Stanton Political Reporter
How green is your governor? Environmental group tracking Rick Snyder's progress in Lansing

In his first two weeks as governor, Rick Snyder's administration made three moves that earned him points for being "green" and one that dented his street cred with environmentalists. The Ann Arbor-based Michigan League of Conservation Voters is tracking the actions of the Republican governor — as well as his ...

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Posted: Tue Nov 30 2:27 p.m. by Ryan J. Stanton Political Reporter
Environmental groups urge Senate to act swiftly to match federal high-speed rail grants

Michigan will send $161 million in federal high-speed rail funds back to Washington, D.C., if the state Senate doesn't take action to approve the required matching funds. Two statewide environmental groups issued a statement today, urging senators to follow the lead of the state House and put up the $37 ...

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Posted: Thu Nov 4 6:02 a.m. by Ryan J. Stanton Political Reporter
Will Rick Snyder follow through on promise to push forward an environmental agenda?

As Ann Arbor's Rick Snyder prepares to become Michigan's next governor, conservationists are now asking: What does it mean for the Great Lakes and the environment? Will the Republican businessman push forward the environmental agenda he promised during his campaign?

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Posted: Mon Oct 11 5:24 p.m. by Ryan J. Stanton Political Reporter
Gubernatorial debate was a 'complete failure,' League of Conservation Voters says

The Ann Arbor-based League of Conservation Voters and Michigan Environmental Council today criticized the moderators and candidates in Sunday's gubernatorial debate, saying they ignored sustainable jobs, the Great Lakes and the tourism economy.

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Posted: Fri Oct 8 5:10 p.m. by Ryan J. Stanton Political Reporter
Michigan League of Conservation Voters endorses Christine Green for state representative

The Michigan League of Conservation Voters is going Green. The environmental group today announced its endorsement of Christine Green in the 52nd District state House race, saying she has demonstrated an agenda to establish a clean energy economy in Washtenaw County and across Michigan.

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Posted: Tue Oct 5 1:38 p.m. by Ryan J. Stanton Political Reporter
Michigan League of Conservation Voters challenges Snyder and Bernero to answer eight questions on the environment

The Michigan League of Conservation Voters today sent a pair of open letters to Rick Snyder and Virg Bernero, challenging both candidates to answer an identical set of questions on environmental issues the LCV says have yet to be answered in the gubernatorial race. Snyder, a Republican businessman from Ann ...

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Posted: Tue Jul 13 10:46 a.m. by Ryan J. Stanton Political Reporter
John Hieftje picks up Michigan environmental group's endorsement in Ann Arbor mayoral race

The Michigan League of Conservation Voters has announced its support of Mayor John Hieftje's reelection campaign, saying Ann Arbor needs a mayor with the vision to continue its green leadership. The endorsement of Hieftje is the first municipal-level endorsement the Michigan LCV has made in this election cycle statewide.

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