Jan 19, 2026 | 2026, Climate, Core Issues, Democracy, Democracy Dispatch, Elections, General, Legislative Session
For Vermonters who care deeply about the environment and climate, the 2024 election was a setback. And nationally, I think the term ‘setback’ doesn’t do justice to the grim reality. Our national partner, League of Conservation Voters, recently published a...
Jan 14, 2026 | 2026, Core Issues, Press Release
Vermont Conservation Voters (VCV) has released the 2026 Environmental Common Agenda, which lays out this year’s top legislative priorities for the Vermont environmental community. VCV releases the Common Agenda every January when the legislature convenes in...
Jan 12, 2026 | 2026, Climate, Core Issues, Democracy, Democracy Dispatch, Elections, General, Legislative Session
Legislators are asked to do a lot, show up for so many issues and find solutions on behalf of many organizations and causes. For newer legislators, this can be really overwhelming. Where will they focus their time and attention? How do you balance it all and learn...
Jan 12, 2026 | 2026, General, Legislative Session, Press Release
Vermont Conservation Voters (VCV) will present this year’s VCV Environmental Rising Star Awards to Representative Chloe Tomlinson (P/D-Winooski) and Representative Dara Torre (D-Moretown). The VCV Environmental Rising Star Award is presented bi-annually to newer...
Jan 7, 2026 | 2026, Climate, Core Issues, Democracy, Democracy Dispatch, Elections, General, Legislative Session
photo: Lauren Hierl (executive director, Vermont Natural Resources), Justin Marsh (political director, Vermont Conservation Voters), and U.S. Representative Becca Balint (D-VT-At Large) in the Vermont State House in February 2023. Photo by Ben Sarle. Happy new year! A...
Oct 31, 2025 | 2025, Core Issues, Democracy Dispatch, General, Legislative Session
Being Halloween, you might think I’d be writing about the scary reality our state faces with thousands of Vermonters eyeing the end of SNAP (food stamps) benefits, healthcare, and heating assistance thanks to the Trump administration and his party’s congressional...
