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 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 6, 2023 | 2023, Democracy Dispatch, General, Legislative Session
S1, E9 (Mar. 6, 2023): 2023 Halftime Report Guest: Lauren Hierl Move over, Rihanna. We’ve got our own Halftime Show! With the legislature on break for Town Meeting Day, it seemed like the opportune time to sit down with Lauren Hierl, executive director, Vermont...
Feb 27, 2023 | 2023, Democracy Dispatch, General, Sustainable Communities, Toxics
S1, E8 (Feb. 27, 2023): Banning PFAS and Toxic “Forever” Chemicals Guests: Rep. Dane Whitman, VNRC’s Kati Gallagher Rep. Dane Whitman (D-Bennington) speaks about policy banning harmful PFAS and toxic “forever” chemicals from several items. His work on this effort last...
Feb 20, 2023 | 2023, Democracy, Democracy Dispatch, General
S1, E7 (Feb. 20, 2023): Is Serving in the State House Sustainable? Guests: Rep. Saudia LaMont, Sen. Rebecca White Rep. Saudia LaMont (D-Morristown) speaks about her experience as a freshman legislator and how the reality of serving differed from her perception while...
Feb 13, 2023 | 2023, Democracy Dispatch, General
S1, E6 (Feb. 13, 2023): Vermont’s Love/Hate Relationship with Act 250 Guests: Rep. Amy Sheldon, Rep. Kristi Morris Act 250 is Vermont’s land use and development law, enacted in 1970 at a time when Vermont was undergoing significant development pressure. The law...