CIB 5/12/2014
Environmental allies picked up some important primary wins last week, plus other news, this week in CIB: Campaign Watch: Conservationists Win Important Primaries NCLCV-endorsed candidates won six of their seven primaries last week in key state legislative contests across North Carolina. Green champion Rep. Pricey Harrison (D-Guilford) received over two-thirds of the vote in turning […]
Recap: 6 Environmental Wins in 2014 Primary Election
On May 6, more than 15% of North Carolina’s registered voters turned out and cast their ballots in dozens of local, state, and federal races. Thank YOU for those who voted – whether in person or by mail – for candidates who support our collective mission and values. We want to see North Carolina turn […]
CIB 5/5/2014
Late in the pre-primary confusion, a wave of out-of-state cash is bidding to buy another state Supreme Court seat, plus other news, this week in CIB: Campaign Watch: Big Bucks Target Supreme Court Contest A late tide of special-interest money, mostly from out-of-state sources including the oil industry’s Koch brothers, is swamping another critical North […]
Top 4 Races to Watch in 2014 NC Primary Election
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, you are well aware that primary election season is underway here in North Carolina. Early voting runs through Saturday, May 3 with Primary Election Day on Tuesday, May 6. There are numerous primary races that voters should be watching, especially those who are supporters of our state’s natural […]
CIB 4/28/2014
The Republican field for U.S. Senate declared its hostility toward action to address climate change, plus NCLCV announces its Green Tie winners and other news, this week in CIB: Campaign Watch: Red Light on Climate Change The entire field at last week’s Republican U.S. Senate candidate debates answered with a single voice on the issue […]
2014 Green Tie Winners Announced
For immediate release: April 28, 2014 Contact: Dan Crawford, Director of Governmental Relations, NC League of Conservation Voters; dan@nclcv.org, 919-839-0020 or 919-539-1422 RALEIGH – NC League of Conservation Voters announced today the recipients of its annual Green Tie Awards. The Green Tie Awards honor legislators who have stepped up, spoken out, and carried water for […]
CIB 4/21/2014
What does the new McCrory proposal on coal ash really mean? Plus other news, this week in CIB: Executive Watch: Another Stall on Coal Ash Gov. Pat McCrory last week proposed legislation which would let the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) direct Duke Energy to “close” its coal ash ponds – an authority […]
Top 5 Must Visit National Parks (According to Us)
April 19 – 27 marks the celebration of National Park Week where people are invited to visit, honor, and protect these magnificent places across the country. Our staff members have each selected their favorite protected area under the U.S. National Park System. What would be yours? Check out what we said below: Big Bend National […]
CIB 4/14/2014
Why just watch the primary voting when you can help make a difference? Plus other news, this week in CIB: Campaign Watch: Voter Protection Opportunity for Conservationists Ultimately, the efforts of conservationists to protect public health and our natural environment in North Carolina depend on getting those in elected lawmaking positions to take the needed […]
CIB 4/7/2014
NCLCV kicks off its 2014 legislative endorsements, plus other news, this week in CIB: Campaign Watch: NCLCV Announces First 2014 Endorsements NCLCV is announcing its first endorsements of the 2014 campaign cycle, seven incumbent state legislators who are receiving “fast tracked” support in their upcoming contested primaries. NCLCV Director of Governmental Affairs Dan Crawford said […]
