May 10, 2024 | 2024, Climate, Core Issues, General, Legislative Session, Press Release
Montpelier, VT – The Vermont Senate gave final approval today to landmark legislation that holds the largest fossil fuel companies financially accountable for a portion of the costs of climate change.On a voice vote, Senators approved final passage of the...
May 10, 2024 | Climate, Climate Dispatch, Legislative Session
This week marks the end of the 2024 legislative session, and it’s been a banner year for climate and clean energy legislation! Our priority bills – Renewable Energy Standard modernization (H.289), the Flood Safety Act (S.213), the Climate Superfund Bill (S.259)...
May 7, 2024 | 2024, Press Release
Montpelier, VT — Today, the Vermont Legislature passed legislation (S.25) to ban per- and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS) and other toxic chemicals from personal care products, and to ban PFAS from apparel, cookware, artificial turf, and children’s products....
May 7, 2024 | 2024, Climate, Climate Dispatch, Legislative Session
It’s been a big week for climate action! Both the House and Senate floors were busy with votes on climate and energy bills. As we draw close to the end of the session, many of our priority bills will soon be on their way to the Governor. On Thursday, the House voted...
May 6, 2024 | 2024, Core Issues, Democracy Dispatch, General, Legislative Session
Photo: Senator Dick McCormack speaks on the floor of the Senate at the Statehouse in Montpelier on Feb. 20, 2024 (photo by Glenn Russell, VTDigger) Guests: Sen. Dick McCormack On this week’s episode of Democracy Dispatch, we have a conversation with Senator Dick...
Apr 22, 2024 | 2024, Core Issues, Democracy, Democracy Dispatch, Elections, Legislative Session
Photo: Williston polling place (courtesy of Vermont Business Magazine) Guests: Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas, State Treasurer Mike Pieciak On this week’s episode of Democracy Dispatch, we welcome back to the podcast two statewide elected officials....
