Governor Hochul’s 2024 environmental agenda
New York League of Conservation Voters President Julie Tighe discusses what's in (and not in) the governor's budget.
Environmentalists eye zero waste by 2040
New York League of Conservation Voters President Julie Tighe outlines a goal of zero waste by 2040 in New York.
Democrats lead the class in environmental marks
New York League of Conservation Voters President Julie Tighe breaks down her organization's environmental scorecard.
Lawmakers leave Albany with unfinished environmental work
New York League of Conservation Voters President Julie Tighe talks about the environmental measures that got done this legislative session - a stricter drinking water standard in schools - and the bills that didn't - CCIA, clean fuel standard and more.
Does New York need a Climate Czar?
Some environmentalists thinks the Hochul administration needs a centralized leader overseeing the CLCPA.
Lawmakers OK parkland for transmission siting
Legislation advanced by Democratic lawmakers ensures an offshore wind project can get power to consumers.
Record environmental investments in the budget
A look at the green investments in state budget and what advocates believe still needs to be done.
Democrats get top marks in environmental group’s 2021 scorecard
The New York League of Conservation Voters grades state lawmakers on their support for environmental.
Time running out to resuscitate environmental bond act
Mar. 18, 2021 - Julie Tighe, President of the League of Conservation Voters, discussed the budget through an environmental lens.
Is school drinking water safe? Lead levels could be lower, warn environmentalists
Feb. 12, 2021 - Environmentalists are looking to take action on the acceptable level of lead in our drinking water. Julie Tighe, President of the New York League of Conservation Voters, explained the actions she would like to
