According to the group, which trains Democratic women to run for office, 48 alums were on the ballot this month and 44 of them won.
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New law requires farmers and others to keep records of surface water withdrawals
In the face of climate change, lawmakers and state officials want to understand how much water businesses divert from streams and rivers. Farmers were required to start recording their usage on July 1.
Vermont’s proposed environmental justice bill clears the House
The proposed policy would require state agencies to address environmental burdens — such as pollution and the impacts of climate change — that disproportionately impact people of color, people who have low incomes, people with disabilities and others in Vermont.
Agency of Natural Resources urges lawmakers to bolster funds for environmental justice bill
“When we set out, we had an ambitious goal for what we could fund and what would be necessary — everyone had ambitious goals for what needs to be funded this year,” said Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale, D-Chittenden.
Waste haulers seek to ‘indefinitely’ postpone ban on trashing food scraps
The companies also want to trash recyclables during the coronavirus state of emergency.
Committee mulls bill to prohibit wanton waste of wildlife
Proponents say it would crack down on “unethical” hunting practices. Others view it as an attempt to curb coyote hunting.
Lawmakers propose alternative clean water funding options
Opposing the governor's plan to tap existing revenue, Democratic proposals focus on new taxes and a per parcel fee.
Key lawmakers don’t plan to back proposed gas tax hike
A House bill would increase gas tax by four cents to generate revenue for local road repairs. But top transportation policymakers say they’re not inclined to take it up.
Scott administration moves to exempt town centers from Act 250
The proposal also would require those municipalities receiving an exemption to update their bylaws to restrict development in flood-prone areas and to protect critical habitats.
State suggests scrapping residential compost collection requirement
The Agency of Natural Resources is recommending changes to the universal recycling law ahead of its implementation in 2020.
Kari Dolan to announce bid for House of Representatives Washington-7 District seat
News Release -- Kari Dolan May 15, 2018 Contact: Kari Dolan: karidolan.com, (802) 496-5020 or [email protected] Waitsfield – Kari Dolan, Waitsfield Select Board member, will formally announce her campaign bid for a House of Representatives seat at a free kickoff event on Thursday, May 17, 2018, 5-6:30pm at the Mad River Taste Place in Waitsfield. […]
