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...
Apr 28, 2025 | 2025, Core Issues, Democracy Dispatch, General, Legislative Session
Photo: Sen. Alison Clarkson in the Cedar Creek Room at the State House in Montpelier, Friday, February 23, urging fellow legislators to BACK THE FRAP by supporting the Flood Recovery Assistance Program (FRAP) provisions in the Flood Omnibus Bill that is being proposed...
Apr 7, 2025 | 2025, Core Issues, Democracy Dispatch, General, Legislative Session
Photo: Rep. Emily Carris Duncan // photo by Wild Hand Ah, remember the 2024 Election? Personally, I try not to. We already had many environmental champions choose not to seek reelection to the Vermont legislature, and then a handful of incumbents lost their contested...
