Wind must be part of VTs energy future
Countering a group of anti-wind activists gathered at the State House today, Vermont’s largest environmental and consumer advocacy group made clear that responsible development of our state’s renewable wind resources, both large and small, is an essential part of our clean energy future.
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Join the Call for Vermont's Clean Energy future
In the coming weeks, the legislature is considering taking big steps to realize Vermont's clean energy future:
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Staying Strong on VY: Rally held at State House
Holding signs and banners, citizens gathered to express their support for retiring Vermont Yankee
On Monday, Vermonters gathered outside the State House in Montpelier to thank Governor Shumlin and other state leaders for moving Vermont toward a clean energy future and for their support for retiring Vermont Yankee on schedule.
This comes in the face of Judge Garvan Murtha’s decision late last week in Entergy’s lawsuit against the state to invalidate key portions of Vermont law. These Vermonters’ message to state leaders? Stay strong.
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Judge rules against Vermont; VY decision likely headed to Public Service Board
U.S. District Court Judge Garvan Murtha just released his ruling in Entergy Louisiana’s lawsuit against the state of Vermont regarding Vermont Yankee. In a blow to clean energy and the public interest, Murtha sided with Entergy in striking down key sections of Vermont law. He didn’t give Entergy everything it wanted though, and the state retains some important oversight of the nuclear plant. It looks like questions about continued operation of the plant will now go back to the Public Service Board.
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On Anniversary of Citizens United, We're Pushing to Overturn It
Today, the second anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, Vermont lawmakers and activists are holding a press conference in support of a state resolution calling for a constitutional amendment to overturn the ruling and challenge the notion of corporate personhood.
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News Release: Vermont Legislature Passes School “Green” Cleaning Bill
Safer products to be sold to schools
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Save the Date: Health Reform 2012 - What's Next and Why it Matters
Excited about Vermont heading toward universal health care but concerned about what the federal reforms coming our way means for your or your business' coverage?
What does "federal health benefit exchange" even mean?
We hear you: it's confusing.
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VPIRG Works to Ban Fracking in Vermont
VPIRG is working to make Vermont the first state in the nation to ban the drilling process known as hydraulic fracturing. Hydrofracking, or fracking as the practice is also known, can be extremely hazardous to the environment and a danger to public health for a number of reasons. This issue has recieved extensive media attention recently due to these serious concerns.
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