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Legislative Update – Week 17
The legislative session is starting to wind down, which means we need to work harder than ever to ensure our environmental priorities make it over the finish line! A lot of our bills are still in play — here are a few quick highlights from this week: hundreds of young...
We’re Hiring! Now Accepting Applications for a Political Outreach Associate
The Vermont Conservation Voters (VCV), in partnership with the Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC), has an exciting opportunity for an outgoing person who wants to have a significant impact on the future of Vermont. We are looking for a motivated person to help...
Vermont Senate Passes Groundbreaking Bill to Help Vermonters Harmed By Toxic Pollution
Montpelier, VT – Today, the Vermont Senate passed a bill (S.37) that helps Vermonters who have been harmed by toxic chemical contamination and face increased medical expenses, reduced property value, and other harms as a result of chemical contamination. Last year,...
Legislative Update – Week 8
Many VCV priority bills remain in play at the State House. We’re getting closer to the “crossover” deadline when bills need to pass through either the House or Senate to stay alive for this year. We continue advocating for action on our top goals -- including...
Legislative Update – Week 5
This week at the Vermont State House, testimony continued on numerous environmental initiatives. We continued advocating for our top goals this year -- including long-term clean water funding, climate action, better protections from toxic chemicals, and modernizing...
Legislative Update, Week 4
As we wrap up the fourth week of the legislative session, testimony continues and bills are starting to take shape. We continue to educate lawmakers about our top goals for the year -- including long-term clean water funding, climate action, better protections from...