Flood Recovery Efforts

Jul 31, 2023 | Democracy Dispatch, General

Guests: Rep. Dan Noyes, Sen. Alison Clarkson, Rep. Katherine Sims, Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale As Vermonters begin week four of clean up from the devastating flooding that occurred the week of July 10th, we hear from four legislators from across Vermont as they share...

Resources & Recovery: VT 2023 Floods

Jul 17, 2023 | General

Volunteer Opportunities: State of Vermont Volunteer: To volunteer with recovery efforts on behalf of the State of Vermont, you can register here. Town of Waterbury Community Response Google Form: Request assistance or offer your support as a volunteer for the town of...

Wrapping Up the 2023 Session

May 26, 2023 | 2023, Democracy Dispatch, General

On the Season Finale of the Democracy Dispatch Podcast, Speaker of the House Jill Krowinski discusses her role as Speaker, and House leadership’s priorities both currently and with an eye on the second and final year of the biennium. After passing the Affordable Heat...

Environmental Organizations Applaud Vermont House Vote to Override Gubernatorial Veto of the Affordable Heat Act

May 11, 2023 | Climate, General, Press Release

Montpelier – Today, in a decisive vote of 107-42, the Vermont House of Representatives voted to override Governor Phil Scott’s veto of S.5, the Affordable Heat Act. The veto override vote comes on the heels of the Vermont Senate’s 20-10 vote to override the veto,...

Environmental Organizations Applaud Vermont House for Advancing S.100, Creating Smart Growth Housing Opportunities for all Vermonters

May 10, 2023 | 2023, General, Press Release, Sustainable Communities

Montpelier – The Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC) and Vermont Conservation Voters (VCV) applaud the passage of S.100, the “Housing Opportunities Made for All” bill, by the Vermont House of Representatives on a 135-11 vote today. The bill is now headed back to...

Environmental, Business and Social Equity Organizations Applaud Vermont Senate for Vote to Override Gubernatorial Veto of Affordable Heat Act

May 9, 2023 | 2023, Climate, Core Issues, General, Press Release

Montpelier – Today, in a significant step forward for Vermont’s commitment to addressing climate change and delivering cleaner, affordable heating options to Vermonters, the Vermont Senate voted 20-10 to override Governor Phil Scott’s veto of S.5, the Affordable Heat...