Jan 12, 2026 | 2026, Climate, Core Issues, Democracy, Democracy Dispatch, Elections, General, Legislative Session
Legislators are asked to do a lot, show up for so many issues and find solutions on behalf of many organizations and causes. For newer legislators, this can be really overwhelming. Where will they focus their time and attention? How do you balance it all and learn...
Mar 3, 2025 | 2025, Core Issues, Democracy Dispatch, General, Legislative Session
Photo: Jordan Heiden with guests Jane Stromberg and Justin Marsh (Feb. 25, 2024), photo by Elijah Kushen, VPIRG Tomorrow, March 4th, is Town Meeting Day. It’s a day about as identifiably Vermont as things like cheddar cheese on apple pie, maple syrup, or stick season....
Jan 20, 2025 | 2025, Core Issues, Democracy Dispatch, General, Legislative Session
Photo: Rep. Kathleen James speaks on the House floor in 2024 Last week we unveiled the 2025 Environmental Common Agenda, which outlines priorities for environmental policy in Vermont among 19 partner organizations. We started off with a webinar hosted by VECAN,...
Jan 13, 2025 | 2025, Core Issues, Democracy Dispatch, General, Legislative Session
Photo: Dan Fingas (left) with Senator Anne Watson, canvassing in Barre, October 2024 We’re back! With a new year comes a new legislative session and a new season of the Democracy Dispatch email and podcast. And this year’s new legislative session is also the start of...
