ISSUES

VPIRG works on a wide range of issues where the public interest is at risk from the undue influence of well-monied, powerful special interests. We believe in supporting common sense policies that provide the greatest good for the greatest number for the longest time. We are non-partisan, meaning that we do not favor or endorse any political party or candidate. We will provide periodic voting scorecards to help Vermonters hold their representatives accountable. While we work primarily on state-level issues, we will work on federal policies from time to time, most often in coordination with our national partners at USPIRG. Are there other issues you think we should be working on? Let us know.


Clean Energy

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Repowering Vermont and fighting global warming with local, green energy solutions.

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Vermont Yankee

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Working for the safe and timely closure of Vermont Yankee when its license expires in 2012.

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Democracy

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Making government more open, responsive to and reflective of ordinary citizens.

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Consumer Protection

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Standing up to powerful special interests on behalf of VT consumers.

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Health Care

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Ensuring all Vermonters have access to quality, affordable health care.

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Healthy Environment

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Protecting public health and our environment from dangerous toxins.

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