October 23, 2024
SENATOR MAHER NAMED ENVIRONMENTAL CHAMPION BY CT LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
State Senator Ceci Maher (D-Wilton) was named an Environmental Champion by the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters for her advocacy for policies supporting the state’s land, air, water, wildlife and climate in the 2024 legislative session. One of just three Senators and 12 total legislators to receive the distinction this year, Sen. Maher also received high marks from the CTLCV for her support of the state’s environment and pro-democracy policies in this year’s legislative session.
“We can’t live without clean air and clean water, and our actions today reflect the future that our children and grandchildren will live in. It’s an honor to receive this recognition from the League of Conversation Voters for my work to defend and improve our state’s natural resources and beauty,” said Sen. Maher. “We acted this year to prevent pollution, expand access to solar energy and improve energy efficiency. More can be done, and I’ll remain engaged with and supportive of work to protect our environment.”
In addition to being named an Environmental Champion, Sen. Maher received scores of 86% and 100%, respectively, from the CTLCV for her advocacy for environmental and democracy issues, with the latter focused on voting rights. Among the policies Sen. Maher supported were bills expanding access to solar energy, including support for increased access to solar in education, improving energy efficiency in the state, reducing unnecessary use of herbicides and advancing and enhancing the state’s ban on use of products containing PFAS, a “forever chemical” tied to negative health outcomes through pollution.
Sen. Maher received further support as she supported legislation strengthening election integrity, security and transparency by increased monitoring of absentee ballot drop boxes and safeguarding election workers’ personal information.
Average scores for Democratic State Senators in Connecticut were a strong 97%, while Republican Senators averaged a score of 50%. |
