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Under the Dome: Legislative Preview 2018 01/04/2018

Channel 17 visits the Vermont Legislature on its second day, as Governor Phil Scott offers his State of the State Address. Legislators and lobbyists comment on his speech and their priorities for the second half of the biennium.

Interviews include: Senator Ginny Lyons, Senator Chris Pearson, Karen Horn of the Vermont League of Cities and Towns, Gus Seelig of the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board, Senator Phil Baruth, Karen Lafayette of the Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council, Eli Harrington of Heady VT, and Colorado Anti-Marijuana Legalization Activist Aubree Adams.

Common Good Vermont: A Legislative Update with the Public Assets Institute 12/20/2017

Stephanie Yu, Policy Analyst with the Public Assets Institute in Montpelier, discusses legislative priorities for the upcoming Vermont Legislative Session.

Common Good Vermont: Nonprofit Legislative Day 2017 - Case Study - Parent Child Centers 03/23/2017

Amy Shollenberger, lobbyist with Action Circles and Danielle Lindley of Northwest counseling and Support Services give an overview of their legislative advocacy on behalf of Vermont's parent child centers. Common Good Vermont's annual legislative day will introduce new legislative leaders, issue briefings and focus on the changing federal impact on local resources.

Common Good Vermont: Nonprofit Legislative Day 2017 - Impact of Federal Budget Actions on Vermont 03/23/2017

Panelists discuss the impact of President Trump's proposed budget on VT, if it passes, and specifically how the nonprofit sector will be affected and needs to respond. Panelists include, John Killacky, Flynn Center for the Performing Arts; Martha Maksym, Deputy Secretary of Human Services; Kate Ash, Field Representative for Senator Leahy; Amila Merdzanovic, Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program. Common Good Vermont's annual legislative day will introduce new legislative leaders, issue briefings and focus on the changing federal impact on local resources.

Common Good Vermont: Nonprofit Legislative Day 2017 - Governor Phil Scott 03/23/2017

VT Governor Phil Scott welcomes attendees and gives his perspective on the partnership between nonprofits and state government. Common Good Vermont's annual legislative day will introduce new legislative leaders, issue briefings and focus on the changing federal impact on local resources.

Common Good Vermont: Nonprofit Legislative Day 2017 - Social and Environmental Impact Bonds 03/23/2017

Liz Ruffa, special projects with Common Good VT, presents a briefing on the impact, effect and process of using social impact bonds to fund the work of nonprofits. Common Good Vermont's annual legislative day will introduce new legislative leaders, issue briefings and focus on the changing federal impact on local resources.

Common Good Vermont: Nonprofit Legislative Day 2017 - Bill Status & Budget Briefing 03/23/2017

Jessica Oski, lobbyist with Necrason Group and Stephanie Yu with the Montpelier based think tank, Public Assets Institute give overviews on legislative priorities this session as well as a walk through of funding and budget processes. Common Good Vermont's annual legislative day will introduce new legislative leaders, issue briefings and focus on the changing federal impact on local resources.

Common Good Vermont: Nonprofit Legislative Day 2017 - Legislative Case Study, VT Parent Child Centers 03/23/2017

Amy Shollenberger, lobbyist with Action Circles and Danielle Lindley of Northwest Counseling and Support Services share their experiences working in the legislature to support VT parent child centers. Common Good Vermont's annual legislative day will introduce new legislative leaders, issue briefings and focus on the changing federal impact on local resources.

Common Good Vermont: Nonprofit Legislative Day 2017 - Welcome and Briefing with Speaker of the House Mitzi Johnson 03/23/2017

Speaker of the House, Mitzi Johnson welcomes attendees and shares her thoughts on the status of nonprofit initiatives int eh legislature. Common Good Vermont's annual legislative day will introduce new legislative leaders, issue briefings and focus on the changing federal impact on local resources.

Common Good Vermont: Nonprofit Legislative Day 2017 - Welcome and Briefing with Senate President Pro Tempore Tim Ashe 03/23/2017

Tim Ashe provides an overview of the budget proceedings and political priorities in the state. Common Good Vermont's annual legislative day will introduce new legislative leaders, issue briefings and focus on the changing federal impact on local resources.

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Alliance for Community Media says FCC Cable Vote Will Harm Local Media

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