We should know in a couple weeks what bills will make it and which won't. Right now though it's not very clear. Many of the legislature's biggest initiatives appear to have either stalled, hit roadblocks, or lack clear direction.
Written by Ben Kinsley
February 22, 2021
There was some big news this week from the legislature. Some of it positive, some not so much.
Written by Ben Kinsley
February 16, 2021
This is it! Our first legislative update of the year.
Written by Ben Kinsley
February 08, 2021
Voltaire famously said, “common sense is not so common.” This rings especially true for those who have spent years advocating for not just stronger language, but ANY real Vermont State Code of Ethics. Session after session, Montpelier performs all manner of gymnastics to put off adopting the statutes that will, if nothing else, give Vermonters the faith and confidence that there is some mechanism of accountability for our Government Officials.
Written by Eric LaMontagne
July 15, 2020
Vermont’s Supplement Budget Adjustments due to the current pandemic have been in the news recently. But how many Vermonters know what it is and what impact it has on the State’s yearly budget?
Written by Eric LaMontagne
May 28, 2020
Written by Eric LaMontagne
May 27, 2020
Written by Eric LaMontagne
May 20, 2020
Written by Eric LaMontagne
May 07, 2020
Written by Eric LaMontagne
April 21, 2020
Here are mid-session updates for the bills we have been following this session. Our "chance of passage" ratings take into account that our Legislature has been undertaking the monumental task of responding to the unprecedented challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Written by Eric LaMontagne
March 28, 2020