Mar 20, 2024 | 2024, Climate, Legislative Session, Press Release
Montpelier, VT – Today, the Vermont Senate voted in strong, bi-partisan support of S.213, the Flood Safety Act (24-4-2). This bill takes important steps to reduce flood risk across Vermont, at a critical time when flood-related disasters are becoming more frequent and...
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...
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 28, 2024 | 2023, Core Issues, General, Legislative Session, Press Release
Today, Vermont Conservation Voters (VCV) released the Vermont Congressional delegation’s scores for the League of Conservation Voters’ 2023 National Environmental Scorecard, which highlights our state’s leaders’ work to protect our environment and democracy....
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 21, 2024 | 2024, Core Issues, Legislative Session, Press Release
Montpelier, VT – Today, the Vermont Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Energy voted 5-0 to advance S.213, the Flood Safety Act. This bill takes important steps to reduce the risk of future flooding and strengthen our communities’ resilience. After the...
