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Session Commences and Key Priorities
The 2024 Vermont legislative session has officially commenced. 2023 was a year of catastrophic weather events for Vermont, and that leaves the Legislature with a lot of work to do to help our communities recover and become more resilient. In our inaugural weekly...
2023 Candidate Training
Leadership Education and Development (LEAD)-Vermont is pleased to be offering an electoral candidate training for Vermonters interested in running for elected office or interested in supporting local candidates. This training series is being co-hosted by Vermont...
Flood Recovery Efforts
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 stories from their communities and efforts of recovery.
Resources & Recovery: VT 2023 Floods
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
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.
Environmental Organizations Applaud Vermont House Vote to Override Gubernatorial Veto of the Affordable Heat Act
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,...