Apr 1, 2024 | 2024, Core Issues, Democracy, Democracy Dispatch, Elections, Legislative Session
Photo: America Votes State Summit 2024 Guests: Rep. Amy Sheldon On this week’s episode of the Democracy Dispatch Podcast, I recap my time in Washington, D.C. last week attending the America Votes State Summit. I give an overview of my time there, some initiatives...
Jan 23, 2024 | 2024, Democracy Dispatch
Photo credit: Pelletier Dam (Castleton, VT) by Gabe Bolin Guests: Karina Dailey, Rep. Amy Sheldon Dams exist in almost every Vermont community. Some of us may pass them on our daily commute, some of us may live near them, use the reservoirs created by them, receive...
Jan 16, 2024 | 2024, Climate, Press Release
Lawmakers introduced legislation today to create a Vermont Climate Superfund Program which would require major fossil fuel companies to reimburse the State for a share of the environmental and infrastructure damage caused by climate change. One hundred and seven...
Apr 13, 2023 | 2023, General, Press Release, Water
Dear Chairs Sheldon and Bray: The undersigned organizations, together as the Water Caucus, write to share our priorities as the 2023 legislative session reaches its final weeks. You can see a range of important water issues highlighted in Vermont’s 2023 Environmental...
Feb 13, 2023 | 2023, Democracy Dispatch, General
S1, E6 (Feb. 13, 2023): Vermont’s Love/Hate Relationship with Act 250 Guests: Rep. Amy Sheldon, Rep. Kristi Morris Act 250 is Vermont’s land use and development law, enacted in 1970 at a time when Vermont was undergoing significant development pressure. The law...
