Today, the Vermont Senate passed a bill (S.197) that helps Vermonters who have been harmed…
Category: Legislative
Mid-Session Legislative Lowdown on Climate & Clean Energy
On March 2, lawmakers passed a critical mid-session mark – crossover. Crossover is the deadline…
End-of-Session Legislative Update
On March 2, lawmakers passed a critical mid-session mark – crossover. Crossover is the deadline…
Times Argus Editorial: Words and Actions
Originally published by The Times Argus The gulf between words and action on the part…
Vermont joins nine state coalition to advance carbon pricing legislation
Focus on growing jobs, helping all participate in the clean energy transformation Montpelier, VT – Sen.…
Governor Scott’s response to Climate Commission recommendations disappoints, misses the mark
When Governor Scott established a Climate Action Commission in July 2017, he charged the 21 members…
VNRC submits letter with VLCT on H.663
Vermont Natural Resources Council and the Vermont League of Cities and Towns recently submitted a…
Climate action: In-depth legislative lowdown & look forward
January 22, 2018 Update Despite consensus in Vermont from the highest levels of state government…
Statement from VNRC Executive Director Brian Shupe on State Budget Address
“We were encouraged to hear Gov. Scott note in his State Budget Address the importance…
Business, municipal, and environmental leaders call on lawmakers to take action on long-term water funding
Business, municipal, and environmental leaders came together today to express shared support for long-term clean…
VNRC praises Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) decision to withdraw Great Hosmer Pond Rule
VNRC is praising a decision by DEC to withdraw a proposed rule that would have…
VNRC submits comments regarding use of VW Mitigation Trust funds
The $18.7 million in VW Mitigation Trust funds present an exciting opportunity for Vermont to…