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NYLCV and other state chapters took to Capitol Hill recently to lobby Congress for the Land and Water Conservation Fund's unabridged funding and indefinite reauthorization. At each meeting, legislators were presented with a complete list of projects the LCWF has sponsored in their districts with the intention of collaborating on an event at a cherished LWCF funded project and to serve as a reminder of the essential role the conservation program plays.

The EPA has once again been gaining public attention for recent regulations (or lack thereof) associated with potentially dangerous chemicals found in everyday cleaning products.  Policymakers in New York have worked to implement more strict standards.  However, there is still work to be done to protect our environment and health.

The National LCV's Annual Young Leaders Lobby Day training was jam-packed with information sessions that helped provide the youth with the tools necessary for effective lobbying. One of the many events scheduled was a workshop on how to tell one's story in a compelling manner when meeting with policymakers.

As we work to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions in order to respond to climate change, green technologies are becoming more available and affordable. One such technology that mostly flies under the radar is carbon capture and storage.

National LCV recently hosted its third Annual Young Leaders Lobby Day training, where youth from across twenty-nine states engaged in programming to teach effective lobbying strategies as well as empower them to find their voice in politics.  One of the many events scheduled was a speech and Q&A with U.S. Senator Brian Schatz of Hawaii.

We are excited to announce our first round of endorsements in the 2018 Congressional election cycle.

Adriana Espinoza, our NYC Program Director, recently submitted testimony to the New York City Council's Health and Finance Committees last week regarding our healthy foods budget priorities.  We called for a $10 million investment to expand grocery store access in underserved communities, a $15 million to increase healthy food SNAP incentive program, and a $3 million investment to increase healthy food options at corner stores.  

Early last year, Governor Cuomo announced plans for a regulation that would require manufacturers of cleaning products to disclose all of the ingredients in any cleaning products sold in New York on their websites, as well as disclosure of the ingredients to the State.