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    100% on 2022 Environmental Scorecard

    August 8, 2022

    Proud to receive a perfect score of 100 on the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters' 2022 Environmental Scorecard. The scorecard aims to hold lawmakers accountable for their positions on issues related to the environment and puts a focus on priorities for the next session.

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    CT Post: CT officials are targeting sewer pollution with $580 million in grants to cities and towns

    August 3, 2022

    "State Rep. Joe Gresko, D-Stratford, co-chairman of the legislative Environment Committee, said Tuesday that he is hoping that Stratford and Bridgeport can soon get in line for funding. He noted that Bridgeport’s West End facility, where storm water from combined sanitary and storm sewage result in overflows into Black Rock Harbor and nearby Ash Creek, are responsible for nearby beach closures."

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    Protecting our Air and Environment

    July 29, 2022
    While work at the federal level to step up the fight against climate change has been slow at best, here at the state level, House Democrats supported policies during the 2022 legislative session that will help cut our carbon footprint, promote environmental justice, and protect the health of Connecticut residents.
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    Protecting our Air and Environment

    July 28, 2022
    While work at the federal level to step up the fight against climate change has been slow at best, here at the state level, House Democrats supported policies during the 2022 legislative session that will help cut our carbon footprint, promote environmental justice, and protect the health of Connecticut residents.
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    Heating Homes in an Environmentally Friendly Way

    July 6, 2022

    After four long years of hard work on this, I'm proud that this bill finally becomes law on Friday. Starting July 1, as part of the on-going effort to make our state and way-of-life more environmentally friendly and fuel efficient, all home heating oil must contain a 5% biodiesel mix. The mix will be purchased from restaurants across the state and will be mixed prior to home delivery (and it comes at no additional cost to homeowners!)

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