What We Work On
Climate & Energy
Fighting the climate crisis,
repowering Vermont, and
saving Vermonters money with
clean energy solutions.
Consumer Protection
Putting people ahead of profits
and standing up to powerful
special interests on behalf
of all Vermonters.
Racial Justice
Working to dismantle systemic
racism to ensure equal rights
and treatment are afforded
to all Vermonters.
Zero Waste
Reducing waste to protect the
natural environment that is so
central to our ecosystem,
economy and way of life.
Latest News
Vermont House Gives Thumbs Up to Modernize the Bottle Bill
The Vermont House yesterday gave its strong approval to legislation that would update and substantially…
2023 Mid Session Legislative Update
We are officially halfway through the 2023 legislative session, with both legislative and money crossover…
Vermont House Ways and Means Committee gives thumbs up to modernize the Bottle Bill
The Vermont House Committee on Ways and Means gave its strong approval to legislation on…
Key Committee Advances Bill to Protect Vermonters from PFAS and Other Toxic Chemicals
On Friday, the Vermont Senate Committee on Health and Welfare unanimously passed legislation (S.25) to…
VT Senate Government Operations Committee Advances Ranked Choice Voting Legislation
On March 15th, the Senate’s Committee on Government Operations voted 6-0 in favor of legislation…
On To The House: Next Steps For S.5, The Affordable Heat Act
Just before the Vermont Legislature left for Town Meeting Week break, the Senate passed the…
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