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New York League of Conservation Voters Announces 2023 State Policy Priorities
Major Focus Includes Buildings, Zero Waste, Clean Transportation, Offshore Wind, and Environmental Bond Act Implementation      Albany, NY –
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Getting Close to Yes on the Lead Pipe Right to Know Act
The chairs of the Health Committee of the New York State Legislature -- Senator Gustavo Rivera and Assemblymember Amy Paulin – have introduced legislation, S.5512 / A. 6115 known as the “Lead Pipe Right to Know Act.” This bill will make information about the number and location of lead pipes easily accessible to the public and decision-makers, so that state and federal resources can be secured and efficiently disbursed to local efforts to get the lead out of New York’s drinking water by removing all lead pipes. 
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It’s Time To Pass the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act
Last week, the New York League of Conservation Voters and partner organizations joined Sen. Pete Harckham in Albany as he announced the introduction of the Packing Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act.
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NYLCV Responds: 2023 State Budget
The New York League of Conservation Voters applauds Governor Kathy Hochul on her 2023 Executive Budget proposal, which, if enacted, represents a significant step forward in our state’s fight against climate change. She made clear that addressing climate change is a priority, both in her words and in her budget actions.  
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It’s Time to Decarbonize Public Buildings and Upgrade New York
Action and legislation to decarbonize buildings in New York State is a top priority for the New York League of Conservation Voters in 2023. Our reason is simple: Buildings are the leading source of greenhouse gas emissions and co-pollutants in New York State.
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Preparation is Key: New York’s Climate Action Scoping Plan
New York state has reached a critical milestone in its effort and planning to become carbon neutral by 2050. After three years of review, hearings and debate, the state has released its climate action Scoping Plan, a blueprint for eliminating fossil fuel reliance in the state. 
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Protecting New York’s Class C Streams Is Vital
Governor Kathy Hochul recently vetoed A. 6652/S. 4162, known as the Class C Streams bill, which was designed to protect New York’s streams by putting them under the supervision of the state’s Department of Environmental Protection. Given the recent veto, NYLCV is calling for the bill to be included in the Governor’s Executive Budget.
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New York Must Move to Decarbonize Buildings 
There’s a good reason the New York League of Conservation Voters recently honored Logical Buildings in Westchester County. They are doing cutting-edge work to help builders, landlords and other stakeholders decarbonize buildings. 
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New Strides in Waste Reduction on the Horizon
As New York State and New York City continue to be national examples for environmental legislation designed to reduce carbon pollution, the New York League of Conservation Voters is advocating strongly for implementation of four waste reduction measures at various stages. The League is urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign two bills already passed by the state legislature: the Digital Fair Repair Act and a bill that would require carpet producers to establish a recycling program.
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