Legislative

Community Media Public Benefit Bill: H.575 and S.181: Vermont Senate Committee on Finance - Testimony of S. 181 Community Media Public Benefit Bill 01/16/2024

Testimony of the Community Media Public Benefit Bill S.181 at the Senate Committee on Finance.

S.181 as introduced:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2024/Docs/BILLS/S-0181/S-0181%20As%20Introduced.pdf

Senator Peter Welch: Introduction of the Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act 01/12/2024

From the Office of Senator Welch:

Welch to Unveil Bill to Extend the Affordable Connectivity Program, Convene Broadband Leaders to Discuss Closing the Digital Divide in Vermont

On January 12, Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) joins broadband leaders from across Vermont at Burlington City Hall to discuss the introduction of the bipartisan, bicameral Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act, which will provide $7 billion for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). This program helps provide affordable high-speed internet to qualifying households in Vermont and across the America. The program, which is administered by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is projected to run out of funding by April without action by Congress.

Guests include: Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.); Christine Halquist, Vermont Community Broadband Board; Paige Hartsell, NEK Community Action; Christa Shute, NEK Broadband

Community Media Public Benefit Bill: H.575 and S.181: Vermont House Committee on Government Ops and Military - Walkthrough of H.140 State Government Grant Reform 01/11/2024

Walkthrough of H.140 State Government Grant Reform at the House Committee on Government Ops and Military.

Lauren-Glenn Davitian speaks at around 00:01:21

H.140 as introduced:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2024/Docs/BILLS/H-0140/H-0140%20As%20Introduced.pdf

Community Media Public Benefit Bill: H.575 and S.181: Vermont House Committee on Ways and Means - Walkthrough of H.657 Modernize Vermont’s Communications Taxes and Fees 01/11/2024

Walkthrough of H.657 a bill meant to modernize Vermont's communications taxes and fees at the House Committee on Ways and Means.

H.657 as introduced:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2024/WorkGroups/House%20Ways%20and%20Means/Bills/H.657/H.657~Maria%20Royle~As%20Introduced~1-11-2024.pdf

Community Media Public Benefit Bill: H.575 and S.181: Vermont Senate Committee on Finance - Walkthrough of S. 181 Community Media Public Benefit Bill 01/10/2024

Walkthrough of the Community Media Public Benefit Bill S.181 at the Senate Committee on Finance.

S.181 as introduced:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2024/Docs/BILLS/S-0181/S-0181%20As%20Introduced.pdf

Policy Forum on Baby Bonds: Supporting Economic Security for All 12/19/2023

From the Office of State Treasurer Mike Pieciak and the organizers:

Join us for a panel discussion covering the Vermont State Treasurer's legislative priority for the '24 session - Baby Bonds.

Baby Bonds is an innovative program to address intergenerational poverty, rural economic development & retention of young people in Vermont.

The conversation, featuring Dr. Darrick Hamilton, Vermont Treasurer Mike Pieciak, Connecticut Treasurer Erick Russell, and State Senator Kesha Ram-Hinsdale, delves into Dr. Hamilton’s research on Baby Bonds' ability to address the racial wealth gap and enhance economic security for all. The event also examines Connecticut's first-in-the-nation statewide Baby Bonds program and its' comparison with a similar proposal from the Vermont Treasurer's Office.

Senator Peter Welch: Senator Peter Welch Joins the U.S. Institute of Peace’s Congressional Newsmaker Series 12/04/2023

From the Office of Senator Welch:

On Monday, December 4th, Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) joins the United States Institute of Peace’s Congressional Newsmaker Series for a conversation exploring his views on critical foreign policy issues, including stability in the Western Balkans, rising authoritarianism in Central and South America, Russia’s war in Ukraine, and the conflict in the Middle East. With Lise Grande, President and CEO of U.S. Institute of Peace.

Senator Patrick Leahy: UVM Ceremony to Officially Open Patrick Leahy Building and Launch Leahy Institute for Rural Partnerships 11/10/2023

From the Office of Senator Welch and the University of Vermont:

Ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Patrick Leahy Building (former Hills Agricultural Sciences Building) followed by a panel discussion to officially launch the Leahy Institute for Rural Partnerships (IRP) at the University of Vermont.

With U.S. Senator (retired) Patrick Leahy, U.S. Senator Peter Welch, Vermont Governor Phil Scott, UVM President Suresh Garimella, UVM Institute for Rural Partnerships Dean Patricia Coates, other university and state leaders.

Zoom Cafe on Housing with Champlain Housing Trust and Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity 10/18/2023

From the organizers, Tiff Bluemle and Gabrielle Stebbins:

Nearly 60% of those who responded to our most recent poll identified housing as their first or second highest policy priorities.

Join us for a Zoom Cafe on the scope and context of the current housing crisis, the investments made over the last three years, and the work that lies ahead to meet our housing needs.

- Chris Donnelly, Champlain Housing Trust
- Paul Dragon, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity

Representative Emma Mulvaney-Stanak Press Conference: Campaign for Mayor of Burlington 10/16/2023

Representative Emma Mulvaney-Stanak announces her campaign for Mayor of Burlington.

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