Apr 8, 2024 | 2024, Core Issues, Democracy, Democracy Dispatch, Elections, Legislative Session
Photo: Howard Block in Bellows Falls, VT Guests: Kathy Beyer, Cora Smith, Rep. Jonathan Williams On this week’s episode of the Democracy Dispatch Podcast, I’m joined by our 2024 legislative intern, Cora Smith. We talked about her role and the interests that emerged...
Mar 4, 2024 | 2024, Climate, Core Issues, Democracy, Democracy Dispatch, Forests, Legislative Session, Sustainable Communities, Toxics, Water
Guest: Lauren Hierl On this week’s episode of the Democracy Dispatch Podcast, Lauren Hierl joins for our annual halftime report on the eve of the legislative crossover (when House bills need to be moved to the Senate, and vice versa). This year, the crossover deadline...
Feb 26, 2024 | 2024, Democracy Dispatch, Elections
Photo: Joan Shannon and Emma Mulvaney-Stanak (Courtney Lamdin/Seven Days) Guests: Joan Shannon, Emma Mulvaney-Stanak, Sen. Chris Bray Vermont’s most populous city, Burlington, is renowned for its progressive values and commitment to sustainability. With the upcoming...