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Category: Press Releases
VNRC Reflects on the Devastating Floods of 2023
One year ago this week, as our staff convened for a strategy session at our…
Landmark 100% Renewable Energy Standard Enacted – Vermont General Assembly Overrides Governor’s Veto
Montpelier, VT — The Vermont General Assembly voted today to overwhelminglyendorse H.289 to modernize the…
Climate Superfund Law Enacted; Vermont Becomes First State to Hold Big Oil Financially Responsible for a Fair Share of Climate Damages
MONTPELIER – Legislation authorizing the State of Vermont to recoup financial damages caused by climate…
Governor Scott’s Veto of Landmark Renewable Energy Bill is Short-Sighted
Montpelier, VT — In a dismaying attempt to obstruct Vermont’s environmental and economic progress, today Governor…
Climate Superfund Act Passes Vermont Legislature, Heads to Governor Phil Scott
Montpelier, VT – The Vermont Senate gave final approval today to landmark legislation that holds…
Vermont Senate Passes Modernized Renewable Energy Standard
Montpelier, VT – Today, the Vermont Senate passed H.289, to modernize the Renewable Energy Standard and…
Vermont House Passes Flood Safety Act
Montpelier, VT – Today, the Vermont House voted to pass S.213, the Flood Safety Act. This…
Vermont Senate Advances Tri-Partisan Climate Superfund Act to Hold Big Oil Accountable for the Cost of Climate Change to Vermont
Montpelier, VT – Today, the Vermont Senate voted overwhelmingly (21-5) to advance S.259, the Climate…
Vermont House Passes Modernized Renewable Energy Standard
Montpelier, VT – Today, the Vermont House of Representatives passed H.289, to modernize Vermont’s Renewable…
Vermont Senate Advances Flood Safety Act (S.213)
Montpelier, VT – Today, the Vermont Senate voted in strong, bi-partisan support of S.213, the Flood…
Vermont Senate Judiciary Committee Advances S.259, the Climate Superfund Act
Effort to Hold Big Oil Accountable Clears Key Hurdle MONTPELIER, VT – A key legislative…