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...
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...
Mar 25, 2024 | 2024, Core Issues, Democracy Dispatch, Legislative Session, Toxics
Photo: South Burlington housing development (Glenn Russell) Guests: Kati Gallagher, Catherine Dimitruk, Attorney General Charity Clark On this week’s episode of the Democracy Dispatch Podcast, I’m joined by Kati Gallagher, Sustainable Communities Program Director at...
Feb 19, 2024 | 2024, Democracy Dispatch
Photo: The west entrance of the State House (Glenn Russell / VT Digger) Guests: Conor Kennedy, Ashley Moore, Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale The Vermont Legislature has about 100 staffers, compared to states like Massachusetts and New Jersey who have close to 1000, according...
May 10, 2023 | 2023, General, Press Release, Sustainable Communities
Montpelier – The Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC) and Vermont Conservation Voters (VCV) applaud the passage of S.100, the “Housing Opportunities Made for All” bill, by the Vermont House of Representatives on a 135-11 vote today. The bill is now headed back to...
