Maine Conservation Voters releases 2026 Environmental Scorecard

DATE: Thursday, September 3, 2026 CONTACT: Gabe Cole, Communications Manager, gabe@maineconservation.org, (610) 574-5141 Maine Conservation Voters releases 2026 Environmental Scorecard MCV unveils its annual, definitive guide to Maine legislators’ record on the environment AUGUSTA, ME – Today, Maine Conservation Voters (MCV), a leading environmental nonprofit working to protect the health of Maine people and the … Read more

Mainers call on congressional representatives to reject immunity for Big Oil

Climate Defenders | Conservation Law Foundation | Maine Conservation Voters | Maine People’s Alliance | Maine Youth for Climate Justice | Natural Resources Council of Maine | Sierra Club of Maine | Third Act Maine | Union of Concerned Scientists  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, August 27, 2026 CONTACT: Gabe Cole, Communications Manager | gabe@maineconservation.org, (610) … Read more

Maine Conservation Voters Action Fund Releases Second Round of Election Endorsements

DATE: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 CONTACT: Gabe Cole, Communications Manager | gabe@maineconservation.org, (610) 574-5141 Maine Conservation Voters Action Fund Releases Second Round of Election Endorsements AUGUSTA, ME – Maine Conservation Voters Action Fund, which works to elect pro-environment and pro-democracy candidates to public office, released its second round of endorsements for the general election of the Maine Legislature … Read more

2026 Priority Bill Updates

After several late nights and early mornings at the State House, we’re pleased to share an update on our key policy priorities for 2026. In the face of the Trump administration’s intrusions on our civil rights and rollbacks to bedrock environmental laws, Maine has made real progress to improve the lives of its residents – expanding access to clean … Read more

Maine Conservation Voters Action Fund Congratulates Hannah Pingree on Winning the Democratic Primary for Governor

DATE: Friday, June 19, 2026 CONTACT: Rani Sheaffer | (207) 620-8811 | rani@maineconservation.org Dan Jenkins | (207) 577-1406 | dan@maineconservation.org Maine Conservation Voters Action Fund Congratulates Hannah Pingree on Winning the Democratic Primary for Governor Augusta, ME: Late last year, for the first time ever, Maine Conservation Voters Action Fund made an endorsement in a … Read more

2026 Primary Election Report | Maine Conservation Voters Action Fund

DATE: Wednesday, June 10, 2026 CONTACT: Rani Sheaffer | (207) 620-8811 | rani@maineconservation.orgDan Jenkins | (207) 577-1406 | dan@maineconservation.org  2026 Primary Election Report | Maine Conservation Voters Action Fund Augusta, ME: Late last year, for the first time ever, MCV Action Fund endorsed and supported a candidate in a gubernatorial primary election. Our endorsement of … Read more

Environmental Organizations unveil policy guide for Maine’s next leaders

Appalachian Mountain Club Maine Chapter | Defend our Health | GrowSmart Maine | Maine Audubon | Maine Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics | Maine Climate Action Now | Maine Conservation Alliance | Maine Council of Churches | Maine Lakes | Maine Environmental Education Association | Maine Medical Association | Maine Organic Farmers and … Read more

Governor Mills vetoes bill to pause large-scale AI data center development in Maine

   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 24, 2026 CONTACT: Gabe Cole, Communications Manager, gabe@maineconservation.org, (610) 574-5141 Governor Mills vetoes bill to pause large-scale AI data center development in Maine LD 307 would’ve implemented a temporary pause on large-scale data centers, with a projected electricity demand of 20 megawatts or more. AUGUSTA, ME – Earlier today, Governor … Read more

Maine Conservation Voters Action Fund launches six-figure digital ad campaign in support of Hannah Pingree for Governor

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 7, 2026 CONTACT: Gabe Cole, Communications Manager, gabe@maineconservation.org, (610) 574-5141 Maine Conservation Voters Action Fund launches six-figure digital ad campaign in support of Hannah Pingree for Governor AUGUSTA, ME – Today, Maine Conservation Voters Action Fund (MCVAF) launched a six-figure digital ad campaign, supporting Hannah Pingree’s campaign for the Democratic nomination … Read more

The latest on our 2026 priorities from Augusta 🏛️

Sarah Woodbury • March 2026 We are little more than a month away from the end of this year’s legislative session, and the next few weeks will be decisive for our 2026 priorities. From testifying at public hearings, to rally days, to presenting petition signatures and messages to lawmakers, the MCV team and our partners … Read more