VBSR 2019 Legislation Mid-session Update
VBSR Weekly Public Policy Update 3/11/19The Vermont Legislature returns from Town Meeting break this week, signifying both the half-way point of the session and the approach of Crossover Week, a …
Advocacy
2019 Vermont Nonprofit Day In Review
Thank you to everyone who joined Common Good Vermont and the Center for New Leadership to celebrate our Nonprofit Sector this year! Over 45 nonprofit leaders and supporters united for …
J.M. Kaplan Fund Announces Open Call for Applications to 2019 Innovation Prize
J.M.K. Innovation Prize Seeks Early-Stage Ideas with Potential for Large-Scale, Transformative Results in Environment, Social Justice and Heritage Conservation New York City – On January 29, The J.M. Kaplan Fund …
Moving Forward from the Federal Government Shutdown
Thank you to National Council of Nonprofits for sharing: With legislative action by Congress and a signature by the President, politicians finally called a truce, but not a complete end …
Coalition of 25 Diverse Groups Unveils Shared Priorities and Recommendations for Climate Action in 2019
Montpelier, VT (January 23, 2019) – Today a coalition of 25 organizations – representing youth, low-income, business, public health, environment and others – outlined a platform of policy priorities for Vermont legislators to advance …
What do you think? Responding to Seven Days “Give and Take” Nonprofit Series
CNBC recently recognized Vermont as the best place to live in the United States–due in large part to the vital work of Vermont’s nonprofits. Affordable housing, great schools, quality health …
Hearing on Protecting the Privacy of Vermonters 8/16
The Attorney General and the Department of Public Service host a public meeting to consider legislative proposals to protect the privacy of Vermonters, including the recently passed data broker bill …
American for the Arts Action Alert
We are sharing the advocacy update below from Americans for the Arts about a new threat to NEA and NEH funding. Rep. Grothman (R-WI) introduced an amendment yesterday that would cut funding …
Nonprofit, Foundation Leaders Oppose Ban of Amendments to Remove anti-Johnson Amendment Rider from Appropriations Bill
Washington, DC – The House Rules Committee approved a rule for consideration of the Financial Services and Interior/Environment “mini-bus” appropriations bill (H.R. 6147) that refuses to allow debate or action …
Action Circles Launches Webinar Series
Action Circles Webinar Series Join us for one of these webinars packed with information on a variety of subjects that can help you succeed in your campaigns, understand more about …