Nonprofit Unemployment Insurance Update
As anticipated, this week, S. 159, An act relating to unemployment insurance coverage, was introduced and referred to the Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs. This bill …
Advocacy
Advocates Hearing on the Budget Adjustment Act | 1/10/22 | 2 PM
The Vermont House Committee on Appropriations will hold an Advocates Hearing on Monday, January 10, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. via videoconference, in addition to the public hearing …
How Nonprofits Can Stay Engaged this Legislative Session
On Tuesday, January 4, the Vermont Legislature reconvened, marking the start of the 2022 session and the second half of the biennium! As things get underway, we encourage nonprofits to …
Action Alert: Small Nonprofit UI Exemption
Does your organization employ THREE or fewer employees? If so, this is important information you need to know (as an employer OR as an employee): Under current Statute (21 V.S.A. …
Vermont Pre-Session Legislative Event Wrap-Up
Thank you to all who joined Common Good Vermont (virtually) on December 15th to warm up for the 2022 legislative session. We shared policy updates from the state and national …
Legislative Update: Unemployment Insurance
The Unemployment Insurance Study Committee, appointed by the legislature in 2021, is considering two changes to UI that would directly impact nonprofits (more detail can be found below): UI Exemption …
More Opportunities for Public Input on How VT Should Spend ARPA Money
Legislative leadership (Speaker Krowinski and Pro Tem Balint) have scheduled more community conversations in the following counties: Washington County Conversation, Thursday, October 28th, 5:30 – 6:30. Register here. Orange County Conversation, Tuesday, …
Speaker Krowinski and Pro Tem Balint Announce Next Round of “Investing in Vermont’s Future Community Conversations”
Montpelier, VT – House Speaker Jill Krowinski and Senate President Pro Tem Becca Balint announce the next round of community conversations on the once in a lifetime opportunity facing Vermont to make significant …
#Relief4Charities Day of Action 9/20/21
On Monday, September 20th, 2021, join nonprofits from across the country for the #Relief4Charities Day of Action. With deadlines for the infrastructure package, reconciliation and the federal budget rapidly approaching, …
Complete the Federal Reserve Survey on the Impact of COVID-19 in Your Community
The National Council on Nonprofits is partnering with the Federal Reserve on survey to develop a comprehensive picture of the impact of COVID-19 on nonprofits. Each sector and community felt …