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Common Good Vermont: Nonprofit Legislative Day 2018 - Nonprofit Leaders at Senate Finance Committee Testify on Charitable Tax Policy 03/22/2018

Vermont nonprofit leaders testify on recently passed tax policy (H.911) before the Vermont Senate Finance Committee.

Witnesses include: Lauren-Glenn Davitian, Common Good Vermont; John Killacky, Flynn Center for the Performing Arts; John Sayles, Vermont Food Bank; Jesse Bridges, United Way of Northwestern Vermont; Doreen Kraft, Burlington City Arts; Andy Robinson, Nonprofit Consultant; Rick Blount, Burlington YMCA; Kate McGowan, Center for New Leadership at Marlboro College.

Common Good Vermont: Nonprofit Legislative Day 2018 - Impact of Federal Policy and Budget on Vermont 03/22/2018

Presented by Common Good Vermont, Vermont Nonprofit Legislative Day is an opportunity for nonprofit organizations and community leaders to raise awareness about the crucial role the nonprofit sector plays in supporting communities, strengthening our economy, and making Vermont a better place to live.

Nonprofit Legislative Day begins with a welcome from Kate McGowan, Director of the Center for New Leadership, and Morgan Webster, Director of Common Good Vermont.

Speaker of the House Mitzi Johnson provides a brief update on legislative proceedings and policy discussions.

The second panel of the morning begins with a State Legislative Briefing by Senate President Pro Tem Tim Ashe (D-Chittenden), and a panel on the Impact of Federal Policy and Budget on Vermont where national and state level leaders shed light on the consequences of federal actions and discuss actions your staff and board can take to protect the programs you deliver and the people you serve.

Congressional View: Erica Campbell, Outreach and Policy Staff, Senator Bernie Sanders
Tax Policy: Paul Cillo, Executive Director, Public Assets Institute
Human Services: Jesse Bridges, Executive Director, United Way Northwestern
Vermont Water Quality and Environmental: Lori Fisher, Executive Director, Lake Champlain Committee
Governor’s View: Jason Gibbs, Chief of Staff, Governor Phil Scott
Moderator: Scott Johnson, Lamoille Family Center

Common Good Vermont: Nonprofit Legislative Day 2018 - Advocacy Matters - Vermont Legislative Update 03/22/2018

Presented by Common Good Vermont, Vermont Nonprofit Legislative Day is an opportunity for nonprofit organizations and community leaders to raise awareness about the crucial role the nonprofit sector plays in supporting communities, strengthening our economy, and making Vermont a better place to live. Nonprofit Legislative Day begins with a Welcome from Kate McGowan, Director of the Center for New Leadership and Morgan Webster, Director of Common Good Vermont. Speaker of the House Mitzi Johnson provides a brief update on legislative proceedings and policy discussions.

The first panel of the morning, Advocacy Matters: Vermont Legislative Update provides a look at how advocates are working within this year’s legislature to improve the quality of life for all Vermonters within tight financial limitations, the panel includes:

Moderator: Lauren-Glenn Davitian, Common Good Vermont
Equity Matters: Christine Longmore, Constitutional Council for Accountability with Law Enforcement Officials
Labor Issues: David Mickenberg, Senior Strategist, Necrason Group
Energy and the Environment: Robert Dostis, Vice President Stakeholder Relations, Green Mountain Power
Amy Shollenberger, Principal, Action Circles

Burlington/Yaroslavl Sister Cities 10/03/2014

Burlington, Vermont and Yaroslavl, Russia have had a sister city relationship since 1988. More information at: www.burlingtonyaroslavl.com

Municipal Governance - Burlington/Yaroslavl Sister Cities 05/02/2014

Burlington, Vermont and Yaroslavl, Russia have had a sister city relationship since 1988. This program focusses on Municipal Governance. Helping with the discussion are: Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger, City Councilor Joan Shannon, and Yaroslavl Deputy Mayor, Viacheslav Gavrilov and Vladimir Ermolin, Deputy Yaroslavl Municipal Parliment Member. The conversation is hosted by Lauren-Glenn Davitian. More information at: www.burlingtonyaroslavl.com

Snelling Center for Government 02/01/2007

CCTV Productions produced this video for the Snelling Center for Government. Visit www.snellingcenter.org for more information.

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