Vermont’s 2018 legislative session ended on May 12, but Governor Scott called lawmakers back for a…
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Brian Shupe: Governor fails at protecting the vulnerable
Don’t miss our executive director Brian Shupe in VTDigger this week, calling on Governor Phil…
2018 Legislative Lowdown on Climate Action and Clean Energy
Read on for an overview of what moved on clean energy and climate-focused issues during…
2018 Legislative Lowdown on Climate Action and Clean Energy
Below is an overview of what moved on clean energy and climate-focused issues during Vermont’s…
Vermont House Issues Final Approval for Dam Safety and Drinking Water Protection Bill – H.554
Today, the Vermont House gave its final approval to H.554, a bill addressing dam safety and…
Vermont Legislature Passes Protections for Vermonters Exposed to Toxic Chemicals
On May 9, 2018, the Vermont Senate passed legislation to help Vermonters harmed by exposure to…
End-of-Session Legislative Update
Despite the increased urgency of doing something substantive about climate change, despite a new federal…
VNRC Asks Lawmakers to Stop Scott Administration Effort to Drain Clean Energy Development Fund
On April 10, VNRC’s Energy & Climate Program Director Johanna Miller sent the following letter…
Urge Governor Scott to Strengthen Vermont’s Regulation of Toxic Chemicals
S.103 protects the health of Vermonters by requiring chemical testing of new wells and requiring…
Trump Administration’s Reversal of Federal Clean Car Standards Costly to Public Health, People’s Pocketbooks, and Environment
Montpelier – Yesterday the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reversed the agency’s previous decision to increase…
Vermont House Approves S.103
Montpelier – The Vermont House gave final approval yesterday to a bill (S.103) that better protect…
Protecting Vermonters from toxic chemicals
Posted Monday, March 26, 2018 10:39 am by The Bennington Banner By Brian Shupe It’s difficult to keep…