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July 2010

Michigan LCV Endorses Kim Russell for State Senate

Submitted by Michigan LCV on Thu, 07/29/2010 - 12:03pm
Kim Russell

The Michigan League of Conservation Voters is proud to endorse Kim Russell in her campaign for State Senate in the 12th District. Her positions on the environment are a welcome change from the current office holder, Senator Mike Bishop, and his overwhelmingly negative environmental actions as in Lansing. His score on Michigan LCV’s latest scorecard was an abysmal 0%.

John McNeil Earns Our Endorsement in Michigan's 89th District House Race

Submitted by Michigan LCV on Thu, 07/29/2010 - 10:19am
John McNeil

The Michigan League of Conservation Voters (LCV) is proud to announce its endorsement of John McNeil in the crowded 89th District House race. McNeil is a strong advocate for the environment and will be a welcome change from the current office holder in the 89th District, Arlan Meekhof, who has an anemic 22% on Michigan LCV’s annual scorecard.

Steve Bieda Has Our Vote for 9th District Michigan Senate

Submitted by Michigan LCV on Wed, 07/28/2010 - 2:13pm
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The Michigan League of Conservation Voters endorses Steve Bieda for the 9th State Senate district. Bieda has a 96% lifetime score with Michigan LCV. Let's send him back to Lansing. 

“When Steve was in the State House, he was a reliable leader on many of the most important conservation issues facing the state. We are eager to send him back to Lansing to serve in the State Senate, a body which is in desperate need of his voice on these important subjects,” said Lisa Wozniak, Executive Director for Michigan LCV.

Oil Spill in Michigan, Worst in Midwest History, Could Help Strengthen Laws

Submitted by Michigan LCV on Wed, 07/28/2010 - 8:18am
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A proposal from Sen. Glenn Anderson couldn't have come at a better, or worse, time, for Michigan. Our waters have been fouled by an oil spill that some are already calling the largest in Midwest history, totaling about 1 million gallons. A state of emergency has been declared in Kalamazoo County.

Virg Bernero Endorsed in Aug. 3 Democratic Gubernatorial Primary

Submitted by Michigan LCV on Tue, 07/20/2010 - 12:21pm
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Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero has won the endorsement of the Michigan League of Conservation Voters in the Aug. 3 Democratic gubernatorial primary.
 
Bernero’s proven commitment to the protection of Michigan’s natural resources and the development of the state’s green economy makes him the clear choice over his Democratic opponent.
 

Rick Snyder Endorsed in Aug. 3 Republican Gubernatorial Primary

Submitted by Michigan LCV on Tue, 07/20/2010 - 9:14am
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Ann Arbor businessman Rick Snyder has won the endorsement of the Michigan League of Conservation Voters in the Aug. 3 Republican gubernatorial primary.

Michigan LCV Endorses Ned Staebler for State House

Submitted by admin on Thu, 07/15/2010 - 9:16am
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The Michigan League of Conservation Voters is proud to endorse Ned Staebler

Michigan LCV Releases Surprising Head-to-Head Gubernatorial Environmental Comparison

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/14/2010 - 9:30am
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The Michigan League of Conservation voters today released its analysis of all the gubernatorial candidates’ positions on the conservation issues

Michigan LCV Endorses Rebekah Warren for State Senate

Submitted by Michigan LCV on Tue, 07/13/2010 - 9:53am
Rebekah Warren

The Michigan League of Conservation Voters is proud to endorse State Representative Rebekah Warren in her campaign for State Senate in the 18th District. Warren has a 100% lifetime average on Michigan LCV’s annual Scorecard and is a consistent leader on environmental issues through her position as Chair of the Great Lakes and Environment Committee.

Michigan LCV Endorses Mayor John Hieftje for Reelection

Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/13/2010 - 9:26am
Mayor John Hieftje

The Michigan League of Conservation Voters (LCV) is proud to announce its endorsement of the Ann Arbor Mayor, John Hieftje