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Over 200 Individuals Participate in VPIRG’s Interactive Health Care Webinar

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Over 200 people from 6 different states took part in VPIRG’s interactive health care webinar Health Reform 2012 – What’s Next and Why it Matters on Tuesday, February 7th. A recording of this event is available for download at VPIRG’s Health Care Action Center at vpirg.tempurl.host/hcaction. The event brought top state experts on health care …

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Legislative Preview: What’s on the Docket for 2012?

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We continue to work toward building a clean, renewable, reliable energy future for our state. VPIRG is working to pass a bill ensuring that a greater portion of your electricity comes from renewable sources. And, with 50% of Vermont’s electricity already coming from clean energy sources like solar, wind, and hydropower, our goal, of an additional 30% more by 2025, is well within our reach.

GMC Board Nominees Hit the Ground Running

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Time is short and the workload is immense. The inaugural members of Vermont’s Green Mountain Care Board took their seat at the table this fall and have been hard at work ever since.

The Board was created by the Vermont legislature in 2011 to oversee the design and implementation of Green Mountain Care, the state’s vision for a health care system that will cover every Vermonter, with an affordable price tag.

Health Care Experts Come to Morrisville

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Speaker of the House Shap Smith and Representative Peter Peltz hosted our Morrisville health care forum on December 13th, hailed by many who attended as a huge success. An expert panel comprised of BISHCA Commissioner Steve Kimbell, incoming Chair of the House Health Care Committee Mike Fisher and Chair of the Senate Committee on Appropriations Jane Kitchel were on hand to answer attendees questions about health care reform in Vermont.

Roundtable discussions on health care coming to Morrisville and Huntington

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In May, Gov. Peter Shumlin signed Vermont’s landmark health reform law, moving us one step closer to a health care system that’s fair, patient-centered, and affordable for everyone. It’s an exciting vision, but you may be wondering: “What does this mean for my family?” and “How will this affect my business or medical practice?” Rest assured, you’re not alone – and that’s why we’re bringing the experts to Huntington and Morrisville for a community discussion on Vermont’s health reform roadmap.

Victory in Barre-common sense wins.

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Last month the Barre Development Review Board voted 6-0 to deny a local midwife’s request to operate a small office out of her home after hearing from neighbors who argued that “women — particularly pregnant women — would have difficulty safely backing out of (the midwife’s) driveway.” After hearing this, VPIRG invited our members to take action, and the response was overwhelming!

2011 Legislative Accomplishments

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The 2011 legislative session was filled with victories on VPIRG-backed legislation across each of our program areas. With a new governor in office for the first time in eight years, our small state suddenly had opportunities to pass the kind of major policy initiatives that our friends in other parts of the country could only …

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