Silver Bullet or Piece of the Puzzle? Act 250’s Impact on Affordable Housing

Apr 8, 2024 | 2024, Core Issues, Democracy, Democracy Dispatch, Elections, Legislative Session

Photo: Howard Block in Bellows Falls, VT Guests: Kathy Beyer, Cora Smith, Rep. Jonathan Williams On this week’s episode of the Democracy Dispatch Podcast, I’m joined by our 2024 legislative intern, Cora Smith. We talked about her role and the interests that emerged...

Act 250 Floor Discussion + Vote; Recapping the AV State Summit

Apr 1, 2024 | 2024, Core Issues, Democracy, Democracy Dispatch, Elections, Legislative Session

Photo: America Votes State Summit 2024 Guests: Rep. Amy Sheldon On this week’s episode of the Democracy Dispatch Podcast, I recap my time in Washington, D.C. last week attending the America Votes State Summit. I give an overview of my time there, some initiatives...

An Inside Look at Proposed Act 250 Legislation

Mar 25, 2024 | 2024, Core Issues, Democracy Dispatch, Legislative Session, Toxics

Photo: South Burlington housing development (Glenn Russell) Guests: Kati Gallagher, Catherine Dimitruk, Attorney General Charity Clark On this week’s episode of the Democracy Dispatch Podcast, I’m joined by Kati Gallagher, Sustainable Communities Program Director at...

What Happens When Businesses Get Political?

Mar 18, 2024 | 2024, Core Issues, Democracy Dispatch, Legislative Session, Toxics

Guest: Seventh Generation participate in a climate protest outside of Burlington City Hall Guests: Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale, Kristin Warner, Kate Ogden, Sen. Tanya Vyhovsky On this week’s episode of the Democracy Dispatch Podcast, I’m joined by Senator Kesha Ram...

The Crossover Halftime Report

Mar 4, 2024 | 2024, Climate, Core Issues, Democracy, Democracy Dispatch, Forests, Legislative Session, Sustainable Communities, Toxics, Water

Guest: Lauren Hierl On this week’s episode of the Democracy Dispatch Podcast, Lauren Hierl joins for our annual halftime report on the eve of the legislative crossover (when House bills need to be moved to the Senate, and vice versa). This year, the crossover deadline...

Burlington Mayoral Candidates Sound off on Climate

Feb 26, 2024 | 2024, Democracy Dispatch, Elections

Photo: Joan Shannon and Emma Mulvaney-Stanak (Courtney Lamdin/Seven Days) Guests: Joan Shannon, Emma Mulvaney-Stanak, Sen. Chris Bray Vermont’s most populous city, Burlington, is renowned for its progressive values and commitment to sustainability. With the upcoming...