Legislative Update 3/14/25
Today, March 14th, is the crossover deadline, when bills must be voted out of their committee(s) of jurisdiction to pass from one legislative chamber to the other in order to …
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Nonprofit Collaborative Survey
From Sarah Henshaw, Leaves of Change VT As we enter a darker time with reductions in funding, ability to do our critical work, and high levels of uncertainty, I truly …
2025 Town Meeting Day Update
Vermont’s longstanding tradition of Town Meeting Day (TMD), where communities come together to discuss and vote on important local issues, persists but has evolved with the times. While historically town …
Committee Hearing on State Grants Bill
On Wednesday, the House Government Operations Committee took up H. 233 – An act relating to requirements for State-funded grants. They heard from the bill’s sponsor, Representative Kate Nugent, two …
New Bill Would Modernize State’s Grant and Contracting Processes to Improve Services for Vermonters in Uncertain Times
Representative Kate Nugent of South Burlington has introduced a bill, H. 233, An act relating to requirements for State-funded grants, to modernize how the State of Vermont and nonprofits meet …
Legislative Update 2/14/25
As we eagerly await the release of the state grant reform bill, Common Good Vermont has been cheering on our friends at 211 and the Vermont Arts Council who took …
Legislative Update 2/6/25
The past couple of weeks have been dominated by federal policy actions from the Trump Administration causing significant disruptions to nonprofit funding and operations. Common Good Vermont has been busy …
Resources and Updates: Executive Orders and Federal Funding Freeze Impacting Nonprofits
THIS PAGE HAS MOVED: CLICK HERE for updated information and resources. Since taking office, the Trump Administration has initiated significant policy changes at the federal level. A slew of executive …
Legislative Update 1/23/25
The 2025 legislative session is underway, and while off to a bit of a slow start as new and returning members (re)orient and step into new leadership positions, activity is …
Preparing for the 2025 Legislative Session
January 8, 2025 marks the start of a new biennium for the Vermont Legislature. New and returning policymakers plan to tackle major issues impacting our state, with property taxes, housing …