Apr 24, 2023 | 2023, Climate, Democracy Dispatch, General
S1, E15 (Apr. 24, 2023): All About the Affordable Heat Act Guests: Rep. Gabrielle Stebbins, Sen. Anne Watson We examine the Affordable Heat Act, S.5, with co-chair of the Vermont Legislature’s Climate Solutions Caucus, Representative Gabrielle Stebbins (D-Burlington)....
Apr 19, 2023 | 2023, General, Press Release, Toxics
Montpelier – Today, Vermont elected officials, local business leaders, and advocates gathered at the State House to call for swift action to advance legislation (S.25) that restricts PFAS and other toxic chemicals from cosmetic and menstrual products, and bans PFAS...
Apr 13, 2023 | 2023, General, Press Release, Water
Dear Chairs Sheldon and Bray: The undersigned organizations, together as the Water Caucus, write to share our priorities as the 2023 legislative session reaches its final weeks. You can see a range of important water issues highlighted in Vermont’s 2023 Environmental...
Apr 10, 2023 | 2023, Climate, Democracy Dispatch, General, Toxics
S1, E13 (Apr. 10, 2023): Being Green While Making Green Guests: State Treasurer Mike Pieciak, Rep. Laura Sibilia State Treasurer Mike Pieciak was elected as our 31st State Treasurer last November after completing his “Road to Victory” – taking part in the 251(+1)...
Apr 4, 2023 | 2023, General, Press Release, Toxics
Montpelier – Today, the Vermont Senate voted on a unanimous voice vote to advance legislation (S.25) that restricts PFAS and other toxic chemicals from cosmetic and menstrual products, and bans PFAS from textiles and artificial turf athletic fields. The bill will be...
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...
