May 1, 2023 | 2023, Democracy, Democracy Dispatch, General, Toxics
S1, E16 (May 1, 2023): Addressing Legislative Pay Guests: Rep. Emma Mulvaney-Stanak, Sen. Ruth Hardy Representative Emma Mulvaney-Stanak (P/D-Burlington) speaks about proposed legislation that would incrementally increase the pay and benefits that legislators receive...
Apr 28, 2023 | 2023, Climate, Climate Dispatch, Forests, General, Toxics
It’s been a busy week in the Vermont Senate with lots of significant progress on many priority climate and environmental policies! We’re joined by Senator Becca White and VPIRG’s Marcie Gallagher to give you an update on all of the exciting developments. As we shared...
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 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 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...
