Vermont Legislature Passes Health Care Bill
May 12, 2010
The differences between the House and Senate version of S.88, Vermont’s main health care bill, have been reconciled. The bill final bill, which is critical to Vermont’s health care reform efforts, passed the Senate on May 11, 2010 by a vote of 25-4. It marks an important step forward in our goal of ensuring that all Vermonters have access to high-...
Consumer Victory on Credit Cards
May 11, 2010
On May 5th Vermont state legislators gave final passage to a bill that will help to curb predatory practices by credit card companies and protect both Vermont businesses and consumers.
VPIRG Executive Director Paul Burns testified earlier in the House Commerce Committee in favor of the bill, S.138, An Act Relating to Credit Card Fees. “With...
House passes BPA bill!
May 5, 2010
On Monday, the House passed a bill to protect children from Bisphenol A (BPA) – a toxic chemical used in some baby bottles, sports bottles, infant formula cans, and many other reusable food and beverage containers. S.247 will now make its way to the Governor’s office where he is expected to sign the bill into law.
Final BPA vote this Friday
April 29, 2010
The bill that will protect our families from the toxic chemical BPA has been passed out of committee and will be on the House floor on Friday.
Health Care Bill Passes Vermont House
April 23, 2010
S.88, Vermont’s main health care bill, passed the House on April 23, 2010 by a vote of 91-42. The bill, which is critical to Vermont’s health care reform efforts, passed the Senate on April 8th. It marks and important step forward in our goal of ensuring that all Vermonters have access to high-quality, affordable health care. The bill...
New Report: How High-Efficiency Buildings Will Save Money and Reduce Global Warming
April 1, 2010
America’s buildings consume more than 40 percent of our total energy, which amounts to almost 10 percent of all the energy used in the world. Much of this energy is wasted due to inadequate insulation, inefficient heating and cooling systems, and poor construction techniques.
White House Follows Vermont’s Lead on Clean Cars
April 1, 2010
In a huge win for Vermont’s environment, public health and energy security, the Obama administration announced new standards for automobile fuel economy and global warming emissions. An analysis done by VPIRG and its national affiliate Environment America found that these new...
Outraged at Offshore Drilling Announcement
March 31, 2010
The Obama Administration unveiled a proposal to open vast expanses of the Atlantic coastline, Gulf of Mexico, and the Northern coast of Alaska to new offshore drilling.
VT Yankee - don't stick Vters with the clean up bill
March 30, 2010
The owners of Vermont Yankee, Entergy, are trying to break another promise to Vermont. When Entergy bought Vermont Yankee they agreed to pay to clean up the site when the plant closes. Now they are trying to leave Vermonters with the $1 billion cleanup bill.
We can stop this! The legislature just announced that they'll be voting on a...
BPA experts to speak at UVM
March 26, 2010
We all know chemicals can be dangerous. You don’t want to get them in your eyes, or breathe their fumes. Sometimes though the tiny amount of them we’re exposed to every day can seem like it's not a big deal. But it is.
This Monday evening at 6:30pm at UVM a panel of experts will be talking about why exposure to low doses of toxic...
