Mar 30, 2023 | 2023, Democracy, Elections, General, Press Release
Montpelier, VT – Today, the Vermont Senate voted 23-7 on Second Reading in favor of legislation to put ranked choice voting in place for Vermont’s 2028 Presidential Primary. The vote included support from Democrats, Republicans, and Progressive Democrats. The bill...
Mar 27, 2023 | 2023, Democracy, Democracy Dispatch, Elections, General
S1, E11 (Mar. 27, 2023): Protecting and Expanding Democracy Guests: Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas, Rep. Gabrielle Stebbins Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas speaks with Justin a few months into her transition to the role after an incredible 18-year...
Mar 23, 2023 | 2023, Forests, General, Press Release
Montpelier – Today, in a major win for the protection of Vermont’s forests, wildlife and community resilience in the face of climate change, the Vermont House of Representatives voted 108-36 to advance H.126, an act related to community resilience and biodiversity...
Mar 20, 2023 | 2023, Climate, Democracy Dispatch, General
S1, E10 (Mar. 20, 2023): The Environmental Role of the Attorney General’s Office Guests: Attorney General Charity Clark, Sen. Christopher Bray Attorney General Charity Clark is our state’s 28th AG, and the first woman to ever be elected to the position. In a candid...
Mar 17, 2023 | 2023, General, Press Release, Toxics
Montpelier, VT –– Today, the Vermont Senate Committee on Health and Welfare unanimously passed legislation (S.25) to ban PFAS and other toxic chemicals from products including personal care products, textiles, and artificial turf fields. The bill is supported by...
Mar 14, 2023 | 2023, General, Press Release, Toxics, Water
Underscores Need for Further Action to Restrict Use of PFAS Chemicals Montpelier – Today, the federal Environmental Protection Agency proposed its first national drinking water standards for six of the thousands of PFAS chemicals. The proposal would regulate two of...
