Vermont

Vermont Language Justice Project - VLJP: Starting Over Strong Vermont - American Sign Language 03/20/2024

Vermont Language Justice Project presents information about the Starting Over Strong Vermont (SOS-VT) program where people can get help after a disaster.

For more info on the VLJP: vtlanguagejustice.org

To view all VLJP videos: youtube.com/channel/UC3zjPpeFnXqvESr1y3d4DvQ

Governor Phil Scott: Press Conference - Affordability & Renewable Energy Standard Bill 03/20/2024

From the Office of Governor Scott:

Governor Phil Scott and Administration officials hold their weekly press conference.

Community Media Public Benefit Bill: H.575 and S.181: Vermont House Progressive Caucus - Discussion of S.55 Update to Open Meeting Law 03/19/2024

Discussion of S.55 Update to Open Meeting Law at the House Progressive Caucus.

On Tuesday, S.55 was briefly discussed in the House Progressive Caucus. Senator Vyhovsky said the bill could have been (and was at one point) stronger but the Vermont League of Cities and Towns strongly opposed a strong version of it - she did not expand on this. She then gave a high level overview of the bill.

S.55 as Passed by the Senate:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2024/Docs/BILLS/S-0055/S-0055%20As%20Passed%20by%20the%20Senate%20Unofficial.pdf

Community Media Public Benefit Bill: H.575 and S.181: Vermont Senate Floor - Discussion of S.55 Update to Open Meeting Law 03/19/2024

Discussion of S.55 Update to Open Meeting Law on the Senate Floor.

On Tuesday, S.55 was on the Senate Floor for second reading. Senator Hardy reported for the Senate Government Operations & Military Affairs committee and did a walkthrough of the bill. While presenting the bill, Senator Hardy specifically named VAN as an example of a member of the working group. Senator Hardy offered a floor amendment requiring that members of the working group appointed by the VT League of Cities and Towns and Vermont clerks and treasurers shall represent municipalities of differing populations and geographically diverse areas - the amendment enables a broad swath of the state and small/big towns to be represented. The amendment passed unanimously (and it is linked below). Third reading of the bill was ordered.

S.55 as Passed by the Senate:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2024/Docs/BILLS/S-0055/S-0055%20As%20Passed%20by%20the%20Senate%20Unofficial.pdf

All Things LGBTQ - News 03/19/2024

Provided by ORCA Media:

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Questioning Community presents local and national news. Recorded on March 19, 2024.