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

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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

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