Exciting news! Earlier today, with only a couple important changes, the Vermont Senate Natural Resources and…
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Advocates urge Vermont legislators to proactively address equity issues in COVID-19 response and recovery
Montpelier, VT –– This week a group of organizations fighting for a clean and healthy…
Vermont Senate passes bill to protect Vermont firefighters and families from toxic chemicals
Today, the Vermont Senate passed legislation (S.295) to ban PFAS and other toxic chemicals from…
Vermont House passes Global Warming Solutions Act (H.688)
Vermont lawmakers took an important vote to address the climate crisis by passing the Global…
Global Warming Solutions Act: What you need to know
The Global Warming Solutions Act (GWSA) is currently moving through the Vermont House. This legislation…
VNRC statement: Maintaining citizen access to Act 250
Maintaining citizen access and strong local involvement in Act 250 is a priority for VNRC.…
30 groups present 2020 plan for climate action in Vermont Legislature
Montpelier, VT – Today at the Vermont State House, 30 Vermont organizations representing business, youth,…
Vermont legislators take up landmark climate bill
Global Warming Solutions Act will slash greenhouse gas emissions January 10, 2020 (MONTPELIER, VT) – Today,…
Governor Scott’s Veto of Medical Monitoring Bill Protects Corporate Polluters Rather than Vermonters
Today Governor Scott vetoed S.37, a bill that would have helped victims of toxic contamination…
Vermont Senate Passes Bill to Help Vermonters Exposed to Toxic Chemicals
Today, the Vermont Senate voted to help Vermonters exposed to toxic chemicals by approving legislation,…
Vermont House Passes Two Bills to Protect Vermonters from Toxic Chemicals
Today, the Vermont House voted to protect Vermont families by supporting two bills – one…
Vermont House Makes Important Initial Progress to Establish Long-Term Clean Water Funding
The Vermont House of Representatives has taken a major step towards establishing long-term funding for…