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New: 2021 Legislative Bulletin
The COVID-19 pandemic dramatically shifted the political landscape in Vermont. In the months following the…
Highlighting our 2021 Budget Priorities
Today, VNRC and several partner organizations delivered a letter to the House Appropriations Committee highlighting…
Transportation for Vermonters releases 2021 policy agenda
Click here to read our 2021 policy agenda. Our main agenda items in 2021 are…
VNRC & VCV applaud proposals in Governor’s 2021 budget address
The Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC) and Vermont Conservation Voters (VCV) applaud a number of…
We’re hiring a Legislative Intern
Would you – or someone you know – like to learn about the legislative process, tracking issues…
VNRC and partners express disappointment with Governor Scott’s veto of forest protections
Governor Scott’s Veto of H.926 Misses Opportunity to Protect Forests, Address Climate Change and Support…
Our Response to Governor Scott’s Veto of H.926
Yesterday Governor Phil Scott vetoed H.926, bill to support our forests, wildlife habitat, and rural…
Global Warming Solutions Act becomes law after veto override
Senate joins House in overriding Governor’s veto Vermont’s Senate voted to override Governor Scott’s veto…
Vermont House Overrides Governor’s Climate Veto
Vermont’s House of Representatives successfully voted to override Governor Scott’s veto of the Global Warming…
Vermont Legislature Passes Groundbreaking Climate Bill
Bill moves to Governor with overwhelming legislative support Vermont’s House of Representatives passed the Global…
Lauren Hierl: Voting in a Pandemic
Lauren Hierl is Executive Director of Vermont Conservation Voters, VNRC’s partner organization. VCV works to…