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S.23, An act relating to the use of synthetic media in elections, passes in to law  

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Governor Phil Scott signed S.23 into law on Thursday, legislation that sets strict rules for the use of artificial intelligence in Vermont’s elections. The new law requires that any campaign media featuring AI-generated images, audio, or video used within 90 days of an election must include a clear disclosure. It also establishes regulations on the …

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Job Opening: Summer Office and Human Resources Administrator (OHRA)  

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Compassionate and friendly. Organized and efficient. Known to take initiative. Enthusiastic about our campaigns. If these describe you, then maybe you are who we’re looking for!   VPIRG, Vermont’s largest environmental and consumer advocacy group, is looking for an individual with great people skills, excellent organizational habits, and an ability to manage multiple projects at once. The right person is professional, people …

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The Problem(s) with Paraquat

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Paraquat. It’s a strange word with serious consequences. Paraquat is a highly toxic herbicide. So much so that consuming just one teaspoon can be fatal, and there is no antidote. Paraquat threatens the health of our farmers and nearby communities, and the evidence linking paraquat to Parkinson’s disease is clear and continues to grow.   Today, …

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VPIRG's 2026 Staff Photo in front of the State House

2026 Legislative Priorities

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CLIMATE & CLEAN ENERGY Defend Vermont’s Climate Progress  In recent years, Vermont has passed the Global Warming Solutions Act, updated our Renewable Energy Standard to reach 100% renewable power and double the amount of new renewables that will be built in Vermont, and enacted the landmark Climate Superfund Act to finally hold Big Oil financially …

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We’re Hiring A Data Finance Coordinator for the 2026 Summer Canvass!

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Organized and efficient. Head for numbers and strong attention to detail. Adept problem solver. Highly trustworthy. Passionate about our campaigns. If these describe you, then maybe you’re who we’re looking for!  VPIRG, Vermont’s largest environmental and consumer advocacy group, is looking for an individual with a great head for numbers and diligence to process data, prepare reports, reconcile financial information, prepare daily deposits, and sync multiple data systems from our extensive grassroots fundraising …

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VNRC's Dan Fingas speaking at the Protect Vermonters press conference

Advocacy Groups Urge Gov. Scott: Protect Vermonters!

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Fair Share for Vermont, Hunger Free Vermont, Public Assets Institute, Planned Parenthood Vermont Action Fund, Vermont Conservation Voters (VCV), Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC), and the Vermont Public Interest Research Group (VPIRG) held a press conference ahead of Governor Scott’s annual budget address to highlight the effects of H.R. 1 – the “One Big Beautiful …

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Summer Job for CHANGE: VPIRG is Hiring for the 2026 Canvass

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Apply online today at www.vpirg.org/2026CanvassApp Are you feeling worried for the future of our democracy, climate, and environment? Do you feel the need to stand up for these issues?  Do you want to make a difference in how Vermont responds to these concerns, all while getting paid to travel VT, biking around the most scenic …

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Microplastics Are a Problem.

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VPIRG report provides tips for minimizing exposure this holiday season There is no place on Earth that is free from plastic pollution these days, from the highest mountaintops to the deepest ocean canyons. The problem gets worse each year and seems to peak during the holiday season when household trash rates in the U.S. increase …

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Will Gov. Scott undermine Vermont’s chance to stop Trump’s attack on Solar for All?

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Trump just announced plans to kill a $7 billion program Bernie created to deliver solar to low-income Americans.1 The only chance Vermonters have to benefit from this program is if Vermont challenges that outrageous move in court – but given Gov. Scott’s recent actions, we have every reason to believe his administration could undercut a …

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