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Vermont Senate Gives Initial Approval to Bill to Help Victims of Toxic Contamination
Montpelier, VT – Today, the Vermont Senate gave initial approval to a bill (S.113) that will help Vermonters harmed by toxic contamination. The bill removes an unfair legal barrier they face when they attempt to hold corporate polluters responsible for the harm they...
Vermont’s Initial Climate Action Plan Provides Important Foundation for Progress
Montpelier, VT -- Earlier today, Vermont’s Climate Council adopted the state’s first-ever statutorily required Climate Action Plan. Established by the Global Warming Solutions Act passed by the Vermont Legislature last year, the 23-member Vermont Climate Council...
VCV Statement on Build Back Better passing U.S. House
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the strongest climate bill in United States history. Thank you Rep. Peter Welch for your tireless leadership and for supporting this transformative legislation. We commend you for listening to environmental groups,...
VCV Statement on U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy Retirement
Today, Vermont’s senior U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy announced that he will not seek re-election in 2022. At this turning point for the longest-serving member in the Senate – and for Vermont – the Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC) and Vermont Conservation...
VCV Statement on Build Back Better Framework
Today, after so many Vermonters and people across the nation called, knocked on doors, and demanded action, the President has finally announced a framework with the strongest action the United States has ever taken to combat the climate crisis. This framework...
LEAD-VT “Candidate Night School”
Have you ever thought about running for office? It’s hard to believe, but the 2022 elections are just around the corner - starting with Town Meeting Day in March - and now is the time to think about how you can get involved. Leadership Education and Development...