House Appropriations hears briefing on position cap and how the administration manages a "position pool" Amy Pope of the Joint Fiscal Office told the House Appropriations Committee that the state's appropriations-language position cap limits new positions and that vacancies older than six months may be swept into an administratively managed "position pool" under statutes cited by the administration; members sought data and statutory safeguards.

The House Appropriations Committee just learned how Vermont's position cap is reshaping staffing strategies and budget predictability, sparking crucial questions about long-vacant roles.

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#VT #CivicAccountability #CitizenPortal #VermontAppropriations #WorkforceManagement

Beavers!🦫
Learn more about these industrious creatures from naturalist Patti Smith, and biologist and Beaver Deceiver inventor Skip Lisle.
April 12, Hinesburg, VT (Town Hall), 2-4 pm. Co-hosted by Hinesburg Conservation Commission and VT Beaver Association.
#beaverdeceiver #beaver #wetlands #vt

An AI image of a man wearing a black and red buffalo flannel shirt and a blue hat with the Sunset Lake logo. He's standing in an orange grove with the sun rising behind him. Text reads, "Introducing... Sunset Lake Citrus!" Fine print in the bottom corner says this April Fools image was created by some lame AI company.

Announcing our newest venture: Sunset Lake Citrus!

With climate change being what it is #Vermont is poised to become the US's best new orange grove! Soon we'll be harvesting our own citrus to use for our flavorings. And you might see fresh-squeezed juice in #VT grocery stores. 🍊 🍋 🍋‍🟩

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New hours begin today!

Monday through Saturday: 10am-6pm
Sunday: 10am-4pm

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3️⃣ Purble Place
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Senators debate interim fix to Act 181 that would remove 10‑acre parcel cap for some Tier 1B projects Senator Chris Matos proposed an interim amendment to Act 181 that would strip a 10‑acre parcel-size limit for Tier 1B projects to allow denser, infill-style housing on parcels with appropriate soils and infrastructure; committee members debated disturbance metrics, infrastructure costs, and whether to adopt an interim exemption and revisit the policy.

Senator Chris Matos is pushing to change the 10-acre limit in Act 181, potentially paving the way for denser housing development in strategic areas of Vermont.

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#VT #InfrastructurePlanning #CitizenPortal #VermontHousing #HousingPolicy #CompactDevelopment

Senate panel considers bill to clarify land-posting rules; wardens warn 'reasonableness' test could weaken enforcement Representative Blair Sackowitz sponsored a bill to clarify that a landowner's posting is valid for 365 days from the clerk recording and to remove the requirement that physical posting signs be dated; Fish and Wildlife and wardens warned a "reasonable person" exception could make prosecution harder, while landowners urged fixes such as purple‑paint marking.

A new bill could reshape land-posting rules in Vermont, sparking debate over its impact on enforcement and landowner burdens.

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#VT #WildlifeEnforcement #CitizenPortal #VermontLandowners #PropertyRights #RuralCommunity

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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#VT #CitizenPortal #ClimateResilience #CleanWater #FloodMitigation #VermontCitizens

Professor tells Senate Vermont remains in drought; wells and farms at risk At a March 20 Senate Natural Resources & Energy hearing, a visiting professor and climatologist told the committee Vermont's 2025 drought set historic lows for groundwater, produced a rapid "flash drought," and left wells, farms and lakes at heightened risk; the witness urged improved local reporting and a multi-agency drought plan.

Vermont's drought has reached historic extremes, threatening drinking water, agriculture, and lake health—urgent action is needed!

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#VT #DroughtResponse #CitizenPortal #VermontAgriculture #ClimateChange #WaterResources

Legislative counsel outlines bill to shift Vermont bottle redemption to manufacturer‑run program H.915 would create a Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) to manage collection, redemption and disposition of beverage containers, require UPC/barcode labeling, set redemption goals (75% by 2029, 80% by 2032), and authorize $3.5 million in short‑term grants to modernize redemption centers; committee discussion focused on implementation details, retailer exemptions and oversight.

Vermont is set to revolutionize its bottle redemption system by shifting responsibilities to manufacturers and creating a streamlined program that tackles 'redemption deserts' while aiming for a 75% redemption rate by 2029.

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#VT #ProducerResponsibility #CitizenPortal

Senate advances bill allowing geographically isolated districts to purchase out‑of‑state pre‑K tuition S.214 would let isolated Vermont school districts pay tuition to approved nearby pre‑K programs across state lines; the Senate ordered third reading after committee reports estimating a de minimis fiscal impact (up to $50,000) and limited affected families.

The Vermont Senate has taken a significant step towards enhancing early education access for rural families by advancing a bill that allows isolated districts to pay for out-of-state pre-kindergarten programs.

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#VT #CitizenPortal #RuralEducation #VermontSchools

Senate unanimously adopts resolution reaffirming Vermont’s sister‑state relationship with Taiwan The Vermont Senate adopted SR 25, reaffirming the state’s 27‑year sister‑state relationship with Taiwan and supporting expanded bilateral ties and Taiwan’s participation in international organizations; the roll call vote was 27‑0.

Vermont's Senate has just unanimously adopted a resolution to strengthen ties with Taiwan, highlighting a 27-year sister-state relationship that promises to boost trade and cooperation!

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#VT #VermontTaiwan #InternationalRelations #CitizenPortal #CivicEngagement #BilateralTrade

House advances H.657 to aid unaccompanied youth, protect certain benefits and tighten restraint rules H.657 was advanced after committee reports and floor amendments. The bill removes Reach Up asset limits, bars DCF from offsetting some foster children's Social Security benefits, creates a certification process for 16–17-year-old unaccompanied youth to obtain IDs and services, and imposes new statutory standards, documentation and reporting for secure transport and restraint and seclusion.

Vermont's H.657 is set to transform the lives of unaccompanied homeless youth by eliminating barriers and enhancing protections—will it be the change they desperately need?

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#VT #VermontHomelessYouth #CitizenPortal #YouthSupport #ChildProtection #SocialServices

House advances FY27 budget with pay-act amendment after floor debate over fund transfers The Vermont House took up the FY27 budget and adopted a committee amendment that includes the pay act funding for 2027–28 after extended floor interrogations and debate over transfers from the pilot special fund and interest on the Technology Modernization Fund.

The Vermont House has taken a significant step by adopting a new budget that prioritizes housing, health care, and services for older Vermonters, but not without heated debates over fund transfers!

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#VT #VermontBudget #CitizenPortal #HousingSupport #CommunityServices

House passes FY27 budget H.951 on 97–40 roll-call after adopting amendments The Vermont House approved H.951, the fiscal year 2027 appropriations bill, on a 97–40 roll-call vote after adopting an amendment to align certain general-fund capital appropriations with the capital bill. Debate touched on one-time appropriations, a youth facility planning allocation, transportation fund shortfalls and program priorities.

The Vermont House just passed a pivotal FY27 budget with a 97-40 vote, sparking intense debate over funding priorities and amendments for a youth stabilization facility.

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#VT #CitizenPortal #VermontHouse #YouthFacilityPlanning #FiscalResponsibility #TransportationFundIssues

House advances H.938 to create statewide homelessness response continuum with $82.6 million initial funding H.938 would establish a five-level Vermont Homelessness Response Continuum administered by the Office of Economic Opportunity, set definitions and time limits for shelter levels, require coordinated entry and case management, and provide a FY27 appropriation of about $82.6 million. The House advanced the bill with committee amendments and ordered third reading.

Vermont is taking a bold step to tackle homelessness with a groundbreaking bill that creates a comprehensive response model and allocates over $82 million for support services!

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#VT #CitizenPortal #HousingAccountability #EconomicOpportunity #CommunitySupport

Senate approves reference‑based pricing bill after debate on rural hospital impacts S.190, addressing reference‑based pricing and hospital outsourcing, passed after floor amendment and debate about impacts on rural hospitals; vote tally was 23‑6. Supporters said it will lower costs; critics warned of potential cuts and estimated local hospital losses.

The Vermont Senate just passed a controversial bill that could reshape hospital funding and impact essential services—are rural hospitals facing a crisis?

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#VT #VermontHospitals #CostContainment #CitizenPortal #RuralAccess #HealthCareReform

Senate advances broad tobacco bill to curb youth vaping, decouple retail licenses and study nicotine concentration tax options S.198, a broad modernization of Vermont’s tobacco laws that targets deceptive vape devices, decouples tobacco and liquor licenses, raises penalties and moves wholesaler licensing to the Department of Liquor and Lottery, was amended on the floor and ordered to third reading.

Vermont's Senate is taking bold steps to combat youth vaping and deceptive tobacco products with a groundbreaking bill aimed at protecting our children and modernizing tobacco laws.

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#VT #RetailLicensing #PublicHealth #CitizenPortal #YouthVaping #VermontTobacco

Senate advances forensic‑facility bill with added clinical safeguards and reporting requirements S.193 would require the Department of Corrections to establish a forensic facility for competency restoration and certain NGRI cases; floor amendments added clinical staffing, 72‑hour evaluation and interim reporting requirements and the Senate ordered third reading.

Vermont's Senate is taking a bold step forward by advancing a bill that promises comprehensive care for defendants deemed not competent to stand trial, complete with stringent clinical standards and oversight.

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#VT #ClinicalSafeguards #CitizenPortal #CompetencyRestoration

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Trans rights are human rights!
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#Vermont #VT #TDOV

We will continue the fight for universal human rights! Trans rights are human rights! 🏳️‍⚧️

We're here to learn and to be allies. Let us know about trans advocacy groups in the comments below! 👇

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Today we celebrate all the incredible transgender folx in the #VT "tree farm" industry!

Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility, a day dedicated to celebrating our transgender friends and raising awareness about the discrimination they face worldwide for just being themselves. [1/3]

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Layers of a moody grey-yellow-blue-white morning sky with the sun rising behind a tall jet black leafless tree.

Thrilled to take in this #Stunning #Sunrise this morning! The forecast is for lots of rain This week! #CloudLove #SkyLove #ECK #Photography #VT

A close up photograph of a tree trunk with moss and lichen and a circular scar where a branch was removed.

#MinimalMonday #WalkToWork #LookUp #Abstractia #architecture #TreeLove #ECK #Photography #VT

A cluster of blue-purple buds rise from a tiny reddish green stem holding bright green leaves in a garden bed.

Spring flowers are sprouting! #BlueSkyMonday #MacroMonday #BloomScrolling #Squill #ECK #Photography #VT

Current work in progress, oil on canvas, will post finished painting soon #sunset #mountains #oil #oilpainting #art #painting #nature #VT #impressionism #summer