Fri, 05/21/2021 - 2:14pm tim
Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC) and Vermont Conservation Voters (VCV) applaud the Vermont Legislature for making historic investments in climate action, clean water, affordable housing, broadband, and other critical programs that will benefit Vermont’s people, environment, and communities. Governor Scott said today that he expects to sign the budget bill once it reaches his desk, barring any last minute changes. The Legislature could to adjourn as early as today.
“We are in a historic moment. State lawmakers today committed to unprecedented levels of investment in a better and more equitable Vermont, as they allocated federal funds to fight climate change, build smart growth affordable housing, clean up polluted waters, and support the state’s farm and forest economy,” said Brian Shupe, Executive Director of VNRC. “These investments will make Vermont’s communities, and our environment, stronger,”
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Thu, 05/20/2021 - 3:42am tim
Vermont Business MagazineOn Tuesday, Vermont Governor Phil Scott signed into law a nation-leading bill that restricts the sale of consumer products that contain toxic chemicals known as PFAS. The bill bans PFAS chemicals from firefighting foam, food packaging, ski wax, and carpets, rugs, and stain-resistant treatments.
S20 was supported by Vermont environmental advocates, firefighters, educators, public health experts, children’s advocates, and businesses.
Senator Ginny Lyons, Chair of the Senate Committee on Health & Welfare noted, “Firefighters, outdoor enthusiasts, children and families understand how important S.20 is for public health and the environment. The law removes toxic disease causing chemicals like PFAS from food wrappers, ski wax, kids’ products, carpets, and firefighting equipment. This step removes hidden forever chemicals from human exposure. It is an important step to keep Vermonters healthy.
MONTPELIER â Following an unprecedented general election in 2020, the Vermont House on Wednesday passed an amended Senate bill that, among other things, would establish universal vote-by-mail for general elections in Vermont.
The bill, S.15, passed through the Senate in March and will return to that chamber to consider amendments made by the House before going to the governorâs desk.
The bill also creates a means of fixing defective ballots that have been mailed in. The House Committee on Appropriations recommended the House propose to the Senate an amendment that would establish appropriations for election-related expenses in fiscal year 2022 in the bill.
MONTPELIER â Following an unprecedented general election in 2020, the Vermont House on Wednesday passed an amended Senate bill that, among other things, would establish universal vote-by-mail for general elections in Vermont.
The bill, S.15, passed through the Senate in March and will return to that chamber to consider amendments made by the House before going to the governorâs desk.
The bill also creates a means of fixing defective ballots that have been mailed in. The House Committee on Appropriations recommended the House propose to the Senate an amendment that would establish appropriations for election-related expenses in fiscal year 2022 in the bill.