Action on our policy agenda
will drive endorsements and PAC decisions

NEW YORK - The 2012 state legislative session has begun in Albany, and so has election season for the environmental voters.

Click above to download our 2012 Albany checklist, which will drive our endorsements and campaign decisions later this year.The New York League of Conservation Voters, which elects for the environment, has released our 2012 State Policy Agenda, detailing more than 40 specific actions that legislators can take to improve the environment and economy.

State lawmakers' progress on the agenda will inform the endorsements and election campaign decisions that NYLCV will make this spring and summer. NYLCV is the only statewide organization that uses the power of endorsements to elect environmental leaders, and its political action committee - NYLCV PAC - is the only state PAC focused on the environment.

To kick off the start of the legislative and election season, NYLCV PAC will hold its first fundraiser of the year on Jan. 30 at the Fort Orange Club in Albany, featuring U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko as the guest speaker.

"NYLCV's State Policy Agenda sets clear benchmarks for progress and accountability. Lawmakers who actively pursue these goals will earn our environmental endorsement and are eligible for support from our political action committee. Those who do not, will not," said Marcia Bystryn, NYLCV's President. "Albany made important progress last year, and our goal is to continue that momentum in 2012. We look forward to working with legislators in both houses and on both sides of the aisle to make New York leader on the environment and clean energy."

NYLCV crafted its 2012 State Policy Agenda with input from partner organizations in the conservation, environmental, transportation and clean-energy communities. In addition to reflecting a broad sustainability vision, the agenda is focused on making environmental progress while also encouraging economic growth and creating jobs.

Click here to download (.pdf) NYLCV's 2012 State Policy Agenda or call (212) 361-6350 ext. 206.

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