Lake Champlain advisory board urges funding for flood resilience, clean water and invasive-species control The Lake Champlain Citizens Advisory Board told the Senate Natural Resources & Energy Committee on March 20 it is prioritizing flood mitigation and climate resilience, contaminants reduction, invasive-species management and equitable public access, and urged full funding of existing programs and agency staff capacity.

The Lake Champlain Citizens Advisory Board is calling for urgent funding to combat flooding, improve water quality, and tackle invasive species—are our lawmakers ready to act?

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Citizen lawsuits target agency enforcement failures under EPA guidelines Citizens pursue lawsuits against agencies for failure to comply with EPA inspection requirements.

Citizens are stepping up to hold agencies accountable through lawsuits, challenging the EPA's failure to conduct necessary inspections and protect our environment.

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Vermont bill aims to safeguard First Amendment rights for all citizens Proposed legislation intends to protect First Amendment rights from government prosecution.

A proposed bill in Vermont is sparking heated debates over how to truly protect First Amendment rights for all citizens, especially those with different immigration statuses.

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