October 23, 2024
SENATOR NEEDLEMAN RECEIVES HIGH MARKS ON CT LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS SCORECARD
State Senator Norm Needleman (D-Essex) received high marks from the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters for his advocacy for policies supporting the state’s land, air, water, wildlife, climate and electoral integrity in the 2024 legislative session. The scores of 88% and 100%, respectively, reflect his work to prevent pollution and support expanded use of solar energy in Connecticut, among other environmental priorities.
“Our environment is our state’s most important natural resource, and we need to continue our work to protect it for our children and grandchildren,” said Sen. Needleman. “I’m grateful to the League of Conservation Voters for their tireless advocacy for protecting our state from pollution and supporting measures to protect us from climate change’s worst impacts, among others. Receiving these strong scores reinforces my efforts to protect our environment.”
Sen. Needleman received an 88% from the CTLCV for his advocacy for environmental issues and a perfect score on democracy issues, with the latter metric primarily focused on voting rights. Among the policies Sen. Needleman 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. Needleman received further support as he supported legislation strengthening election integrity, security and transparency by increased monitoring of absentee ballot drop boxes and safeguarding election workers’ personal information.
Democratic State Senators averaged a score of 97% from the CTLCV in environmental support, while Republican State Senators averaged a score of just 50%. |
