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Statement from Vermont Conservation Voters on State Budget Address

"The solutions Governor Scott proposed in his budget address for climate change and clean water fall dramatically short of what we need to take on the challenges Vermont faces," said Lauren Hierl, Vermont Conservation Voters Political Director. "Retrofitting a handful...

Legislative Update: Week 3

In the third week of the legislative session, lawmakers have been taking testimony and started voting on several bills we're following. Environmental initiatives remain front and center – and we continue to work to build support for enacting clean water funding, toxic...

Legislative update: Week 2

In the second week of the legislative session, legislators continue to set their priorities for the year. We already know that environmental initiatives will be in the forefront. VCV is continuing to work to ensure that clean water funding, toxic chemical reforms,...

“Vermonters expect us to follow through on our promises”

In his State of the State speech last week, Governor Phil Scott said that "Vermonters expect us to follow through on our promises." And we do. Whether it's providing long-term, stable funding for clean water, taking substantial action on climate, protecting Vermont...