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...
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...
Feb 19, 2024 | 2024, Democracy Dispatch
Photo: The west entrance of the State House (Glenn Russell / VT Digger) Guests: Conor Kennedy, Ashley Moore, Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale The Vermont Legislature has about 100 staffers, compared to states like Massachusetts and New Jersey who have close to 1000, according...
Feb 12, 2024 | 2024, Democracy Dispatch
Photo: A VPIRG volunteer redeeming a bottle (courtesy of VPIRG) Guests: Marcie Gallagher, Rep. Julia Andrews On this week’s episode of the Democracy Dispatch Podcast, I chat with Marcie Gallagher, an environmental advocate with VPIRG, who joins the podcast to discuss...
Feb 5, 2024 | 2024, Democracy Dispatch
Photo: Sen. Lyons, photo by Glenn Russell/VTDigger Guests: Sen. Ginny Lyons, Rep. Esme Cole, Rep. Dara Torre On this week’s episode of the Democracy Dispatch Podcast, I chat with Senator Ginny Lyons (D-Chittenden Southeast) and Representative Esme Cole (D-Hartford),...
Jan 29, 2024 | 2024, Democracy Dispatch
Photo: The Climate Solutions Caucus and advocates, spring 2023 Guests: Sen. Rebecca White, Rep. Gabrielle Stebbins, Rep. Robin Chesnut-Tangerman On this week’s episode of the Democracy Dispatch Podcast, I have a conversation with Senator Rebecca White (D-Windsor) and...
