October 23, 2024

SENATOR MARX RECEIVES PERFECT SCORES ON CT LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS SCORECARD

State Senator Martha Marx (D-New London) received perfect scores from the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters for her advocacy for policies supporting the state’s land, air, water, wildlife, climate and electoral integrity in the 2024 legislative session. The 100% scores reflect her work to prevent pollution and support expanded use of solar energy in Connecticut, among other environmental priorities.

“Our coastlines and our forests are beautiful, vital resources in our local communities, and I’m committed to protecting them for the good of all of us – including our children and grandchildren,” said Sen. Marx. “It’s an honor to receive this recognition from the League of Conservation Voters, who are working hard to hold lawmakers accountable and keep us focused on keeping our rivers clear and the air in our schools cleaner for students.”

Sen. Marx received perfect 100% scores from the CTLCV for her advocacy for environmental issues and  democracy issues, with the latter metric primarily focused on voting rights. Among the policies Sen. Marx supported were bills expanding access to solar energy, including easier access to the renewable energy source for schools, working toward cleaner air in schools statewide, 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. Marx 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.

Sen. Marx was one of 18 Democratic State Senators to receive perfect scores from the CTLCV. Democratic State Senators averaged a score of 97% from the CTLCV in environmental support, while Republican State Senators averaged a score of just 50%.