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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...
Climate Dispatch—July 23, 2021: Climate Council updates & infrastructure package
Today’s episode It’s been a while! In this week’s Climate Dispatch, VNRC’s Johanna Miller and VCV’s Lauren Hierl provide a high-level overview of what’s happening with the Vermont Climate Council, a quick look forward to the 2022 legislative session, and a peek...
Climate Dispatch—May 28, 2021: Session Wrap-Up
Today’s episode We’re one week out from the adjournment of the 2021 legislative session. This year, policy makers made unprecedented investments in climate action—and so much more! Today we’re joined by VPIRG’s Climate and Energy Program Ben Edgerly Walsh for an...
Climate Dispatch—May 21, 2021: Rebecca Ramos and the State Budget
Today’s episode Today we are joined by Rebecca Ramos from the Necrason Group, who has been following the ins and outs of the budget process all year. As the Legislature wraps the FY 2022 budget, which includes an unprecedented $250 million investment in climate...
VCV and Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC) Celebrate Historic Investments in Climate Action and Clean Water
Montpelier, VT – The Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC) and Vermont Conservation Voters (VCV) applaud the Vermont Legislature for making historic investments in climate action, clean water, affordable housing, broadband, and other critical programs that...
Vermont Enacts Groundbreaking Restrictions on Toxic PFAS Chemicals
Montpelier, VT - Vermont Governor Phil Scott signed into law a nation-leading bill that restricts the sale of consumer products that contain toxic chemicals known as PFAS. Legislative leaders and organizations released the following statements in response. Senator...