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Our Democracy Cannot be Dismantled

Our Democracy Cannot be Dismantled

Mar 31, 2025 | 2025, Core Issues, Democracy Dispatch, General, Legislative Session

Photo: Rep. Chea Waters Evans (center) with Attorney General Charity Clark (left) and Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas (right), Oct. 2022 // photo courtesy  A healthy environment relies on a healthy democracy. Sometimes people find it surprising when they...
The Future of Vermont’s Elections and Democracy

The Future of Vermont’s Elections and Democracy

Apr 22, 2024 | 2024, Core Issues, Democracy, Democracy Dispatch, Elections, Legislative Session

Photo: Williston polling place (courtesy of Vermont Business Magazine) Guests: Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas, State Treasurer Mike Pieciak On this week’s episode of Democracy Dispatch, we welcome back to the podcast two statewide elected officials....
The Crossover Halftime Report

The Crossover Halftime Report

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...
Vermont Senate Gives Initial Approval of Ranked Choice Voting Legislation

Vermont Senate Gives Initial Approval of Ranked Choice Voting Legislation

Mar 30, 2023 | 2023, Democracy, Elections, General, Press Release

Montpelier, VT – Today, the Vermont Senate voted 23-7 on Second Reading in favor of legislation to put ranked choice voting in place for Vermont’s 2028 Presidential Primary. The vote included support from Democrats, Republicans, and Progressive Democrats. The bill...
Protecting and Expanding Democracy

Protecting and Expanding Democracy

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...
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