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Justin Marsh is joined every Monday with folks from their team to update you about everything that happened in the Vermont State House the week before, and what to expect throughout the upcoming week. Listen to exclusive interviews with legislators and environmental allies, and go deeper on policy initiatives affecting our air, water, open space, democracy, and quality of life.
New podcast episodes launch every Monday during the Vermont Legislative Session.
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Episodes
The Future of Vermont’s Elections and Democracy
Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas assesses the future of Vermont’s democracy and elections; State Treasurer Mike Pieciak discusses resilience investments and initiatives.
Cleaning Up Our Act
Gretchen Salter (Safer States) talks about Vermont’s leadership in toxics reform; attorney Anthony Iarrapino explains just how exactly we can make Big Oil pay.
Silver Bullet or Piece of the Puzzle? Act 250’s Impact on Affordable Housing
Guest interviewer, Cora Smith, talks with Kathy Beyer of Evernorth about Act 250’s role in allowing affordable housing as well as how it’s created and defined.
Act 250 Floor Discussion + Vote; Recapping the AV State Summit
A recap of the Act 250 floor discussion and vote with Rep. Amy Sheldon; an overview of Justin’s time at the America Votes State Summit
An Inside Look at Proposed Act 250 Legislation
A conversation about Act 250 reforms proposed in H.687, a bill can both foster smart growth housing and better protect the environment.
What Happens When Businesses Get Political?
Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale, Kristin Warner (VBSR), and Kate Ogden (Seventh Generation) discuss the roles of businesses in shaping policy, how businesses band together to take a stand on climate protections, and the apprehension some feel about getting political in the first place.