Now signed into law... Vermont's PCB testing program is delayed as resources run low. campaignforvermont.org/h542_…

Chittenden County voters blame the State's Attorney for the perceived decline in public safety while indicating a preference towards accountability for offenders. campaignforvermont.org/chitt…

The Governor signed the Vermont Voting Rights Act this week. The law adds to voter protections but also re-assigns new (temporary) responsibilities to the already overworked Ethics Commission. campaignforvermont.org/s298_…

79% of Chittenden County voters say that the crime situation has gotten worse over the last ten years. 68% say they would now feel unsafe walking alone in downtown Burlington.

Preach! 📣 "The tone of debate and disagreement now often devolves into assuming the worst of the other person or party. " It's not everyday that leaders from across the isle come together to speak with one voice, but this is one of the best possible examples. If we can't talk to each other with respect and dignity we cease to be a functional society. vermontbiz.com/news/2026/may…

79% of Chittenden County voters have a favorable view of local law enforcement, but identified drug-related crimes as the most urgent public safety issue. campaignforvermont.org/chitt…

Over the weekend we released a poll examining public safety in Chittenden County. campaignforvermont.org/6_8_2…

Here is Vermont Public's recap of the major issues of the 2026 legislative session. Which issues do you think were most important? Property taxes? Immigration? Health Care? Act 181/250? vermontpublic.org/local-news…

A bill establishing a government accountability pilot program was left on the cutting room floor when the Senate failed to advance the bill before the legislature adjourned last month. campaignforvermont.org/h67_2…

On June 16, community leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, researchers, and students from across the region will gather at the University of Vermont for the annual RISE Summit. vermontbiz.com/news/2026/jun…

The legislative session came to a conclusion on Friday night, but that is not the only thing coming to an end... Read our latest newsletter 👉 campaignforvermont.org/june_…

The legislature cruised to adjournment on Friday evening after coming to an agreement with Governor Scott over the rollout of education reform. The details of that agreement were hashed out behind closed doors the week prior. vtdigger.org/2026/05/29/verm…

The 2026 legislative session wrapped up last night, and the final slate of bills is significant. 📚 Education transformation (H.955) passed the House 125-10 after months of competing visions. The final bill preserves voluntary, community-driven merger processes, creates regional shared-service areas (CESAs), ties school construction incentives to consolidation, and sets a March 2028 timeline for merger votes. The foundation formula remains on track for FY2030. 💰 Property tax relief (H.949) delivers $105M from the General Fund to reduce the average FY2027 property tax increase to ~3.5%. But the one-time nature of the relief creates fiscal questions for FY2028. 🏗️ The budget (H.91) was adopted with a 2.9% increase. 🚗 Transportation (H.944) launches Vermont's first mileage-based user fee for electric vehicles at 1.44¢/mile starting January 2027. ⚡ Data center regulation (H.727) fell short of a veto override (83-52, needed 90), but the issue isn't going away as national demand for computing power continues to surge. The session produced real results, but the hardest work (implementing these frameworks) begins now. Read the full update ➡️ campaignforvermont.org/5_30_…

The Senate kept the problematic transfer of responsibilities from the Secretary of State to the Ethics Commission in S.298, but made them temporary. campaignforvermont.org/s298_…

ICYMI: the future of the Clean Heat Standard is up in the air after a key vote. The House refused to concur with the Senate's strike-all amendment to H.740 (which included a repeal of the dormant Clean Heat Standard's statutory language) and appointed a committee of conference to negotiate with the Senate. campaignforvermont.org/5_23_…

Happy Memorial Day! Thank you to all those who have served our country. 🇺🇸

Example #4 of why Act 250 stifled economy growth: the road rule. A 799 foot road? No permit needed. 802 feet? Full Act 250 review. This arbitrary rule kills development and housing in rural Vermont. Act 181 tried to re-introduce it. Read more 👉 campaignforvermont.org/act_2…

The Vermont Legislature entered peak negotiation mode this week as nearly every major policy initiative of the 2026 session moved into conference committees and floor votes. Here's what happened: 🏥 Health Care Costs: S.190 (reference-based hospital pricing) cleared three House committees and now empowers the Green Mountain Care Board to begin reducing commercial hospital reimbursement rates for exchange plans and school employee plans (targeting affordability in health care spending). The bill also authorizes Vermont to pursue a federal reinsurance waiver that could bring significant federal dollars to stabilize the insurance market. 🏠 Property Taxes: The H.949 conference committee heard testimony that the Senate's proposed excess spending exemptions could undermine the primary cost-containment tool in education finance. 🌲 Act 250: The S.325 conference committee finalized guardrails for on-farm business events (noise limits, time restrictions, delayed effective date) while preserving the road rule and Tier 3 repeal. 💻 Consumer Protection: The Senate passed a permanent ban on crypto kiosks and introduced new licensing requirements for merchant cash advance providers. The final days of the session are where legislation is made or broken. We'll keep watching. 👉 Read the full update: campaignforvermont.org/5_23_…

Example #3 of why Act 250 stifled economy growth: the trigger threshold for business development. A mom-and-pop store in rural Vermont wants to adds a small addition, and Act 250 gets triggered... Local small businesses can't grow when regulations outweigh the cost of expansion. campaignforvermont.org/act_2…

Could this be the answer to our housing crisis? Pre-permitted homes that can be quickly and easily built anywhere in the state? Comment below 👇 we're curious what you think. sevendaysvt.com/news/constru…