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...
Jan 12, 2026 | 2026, General, Legislative Session, Press Release
Vermont Conservation Voters (VCV) will present this year’s VCV Environmental Rising Star Awards to Representative Chloe Tomlinson (P/D-Winooski) and Representative Dara Torre (D-Moretown). The VCV Environmental Rising Star Award is presented bi-annually to newer...
Mar 24, 2025 | 2025, Core Issues, Democracy Dispatch, General, Legislative Session
Photo: Sen. Becca White with chair of Senate Transportation, Sen. Rich Westman (R-Lamoill) (Jan. 11, 2025), photo by Rep. Matt Birong (D-Vergennes) In my neck of the woods, access to public transportation is going in reverse. Recently, Green Mountain Transit cut...
Jan 29, 2024 | 2024, Democracy Dispatch
Photo: The Climate Solutions Caucus and advocates, spring 2023 Guests: Sen. Rebecca White, Rep. Gabrielle Stebbins, Rep. Robin Chesnut-Tangerman On this week’s episode of the Democracy Dispatch Podcast, I have a conversation with Senator Rebecca White (D-Windsor) and...
Mar 27, 2023 | 2023, Democracy, Democracy Dispatch, Elections, General
S1, E11 (Mar. 27, 2023): Protecting and Expanding Democracy Guests: Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas, Rep. Gabrielle Stebbins Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas speaks with Justin a few months into her transition to the role after an incredible 18-year...
