Legislative Update 6/3/26: End of Session
Last Friday, the Legislature adjourned, closing out a challenging biennium. Adjournment, which was later than usual, hinged on the completion of the yield bill (revenue bill), the budget, and education …
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Legislative Update 4/30/26
We are now in the final weeks of the session. While the budget has passed out of the Senate and is likely headed to conference committee to be finalized, many …
Southern Poverty Law Center Indicted: Information for Nonprofits
This week, the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) was indicted on criminal charges that Acting Attorney General Blanche and FBI Director Patel said stem from SPLC’s utilization of paid informants …
Legislative Update 4/2/26 – Legislative Day Recap, Crossover, and More
Last Wednesday, Common Good Vermont convened 50+ nonprofit leaders at the State House for Nonprofit Legislative Day – an annual gathering designed to amplify Vermont’s nonprofit voice, build relationships with …
Legislative Update 2/25/26
Next week is town meeting week, which means legislators are getting ready for a much needed week off, committees are submitting budget letters to Appropriations, and we are starting to …
Legislative Update 2/13/26
We are just a month away from the crossover deadline (when bills need to be voted out of their committee of origin to make it to the other chamber) in …
Federal Updates: Congressional Hearings, Legislation, and Anticipated Actions
Updates from the National Council of Nonprofits: Congressional Hearings In the coming weeks, Congress is expected to hold several hearings that could directly impact nonprofits: Foreign Influence The committee has …
Legislative Update: 1/29/26
Closing in on the first month of the legislative session, things are just starting to heat up. Last week, Governor Phil Scott delivered his budget address to lawmakers, proposing a …
Legislative Update 1/8/26: Start of the 2026 Legislative Session
The 2026 Legislative Session is officially underway! Common Good Vermont will be at the State House advocating for our sector and monitoring legislation impacting nonprofits. On Wednesday, Governor Scott made …
Federal Updates 12/17/25
From the National Council of Nonprofits: Nonprofit Nonpartisanship, Court and Commission Hearings Held A Texas federal court heard oral arguments on Nov. 25 in Dallas, Texas on National Religious Broadcasters v. …