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VPIRG's mission is to promote and protect the health of Vermont’s people, environment and locally-based economy by informing and mobilizing citizens statewide.

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When Governor Scott first announced that he was not going to appeal Trump’s rejection of FEMA aid, Vermonters made their voices heard.⁠

Now, Scott is reconsidering his decision not to appeal. Please take a moment to call 802-828-3333 to urge the Governor to appeal the President’s decision.
November 17, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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“We want more options for those people who have largely been left out of the clean energy transition so far,” said Ben Edgerly Walsh, climate and energy program director at Vermont Public Interest Research Group.
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Sign our petition to stand up for solar in VT secure.everyaction.com/rOCJ0G6480q0...
Ben Edgerly Walsh, Climate and Energy Director of VPIRG is speaking behind a podium at a press conference for Portable Solar. White text overlaying the image reads: "Plug-in solar power could be coming to a balcony near you". The logo for Sierra, the Magazine of the Sierra Club is underneath the text.
November 10, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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Need some signage for No Kings Day? VPIRG will be hosting a sign-making party from 10 - 11:45 AM at our NEW OFFICE at 9 Baldwin St.! Come check out the new space, have some snacks, and get creative with your signs to defend democracy. RSVP here: secure.everyaction.com/Zjmv7TfeEE-F...
A patritotic-themed poster with a group photo of protestors holding hand-made signs beneath a "Democracy Vermont" logo reads "No Kings Day 2 Sign-Making Party," "9 Baldwin St. Montpelier Saturday, 10/18 10-11:45AM," "Join us before the Montpelier rally for: sign-making art materials, refreshments and music, community connection."
October 16, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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Middlebury showed up in force for this evening's Big Beautiful Tour (about a Big Ugly Bill)! Thank you to our panelists, legislators, partners, guests, and a BIG thank you to @balint.house.gov for her leadership and insight into the situation in Washington.
#vtpoli
October 8, 2025 at 2:12 AM
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Join us tomorrow in Barre City for the second panel on our Big Beautiful Tour About a Big Ugly Bill! 6-7:30pm at the Old Labor Hall! Learn how you can leverage this moment and fight back against federal action. #vtpoli #democracy
A blue tinted photo of a road, covered bridge, and trees is the backdrop to a poster. In large, white text at the top it reads "A Big Beautiful Tour" followed by partially underlined yellow text that reads "About a Big Ugly Bill." Below the headline, a yellow text box with white text reads "Join us this fall for a series of panels to learn how Vermonters are being impacted by, and respond to, federal action." A yellow location pinpoint serves as a bullet point with white text that reads "Old Labor Hall, Barre City Wednesday, September 24 6 - 7:30 PM." Horizontally at the bottom of the graphic, five white logos read "Vermont Conservation Voters (VCV)," "Hunger Free Vermont," "Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC)," "Planned Parenthood Vermont Action Fund," "Vermont Public Interest Research Group (VPIRG)."
September 23, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" is hugely damaging legislation, & threatens communities across VT. That's why, in collaboration with our partners, we are putting on a Big Beautiful Tour - join us at one of the listed panels to learn how you can respond! #vtpoli
vnrc.org/announce-our...
A blue tinted photo of a covered bridge, a road, and trees provides the backdrop for white text that reads "A Big Beautiful Tour," followed by yellow, partially underlined, text which reads "About a Big Ugly Bill." Underneath, in a yellow text box, white texts reads "Join us this fall for a series of panels to learn how Vermonters are being impacted by, and can respond to, federal action." A yellow pinpoint bulleted list follows that text and white text reads the following: struckthrough 8/6: Shleburne, 9/24: Barre City, 10/7: Middlebury, 10/22: Essex Junction, 11/5: Bennington, 11/18: Hartford. At the bottom of the image is a horizontal line of white brand logos for Vermont Conservation Voters (VCV), Hunger Free Vermont, Vermont Natural Resource Council (VNRC), Planned Parenthood Vermont Action Fund, Vermont Public Interest Research Group (VPIRG).
September 19, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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We need you to join us in Barre City TODAY! Come on down to City Hall Park at 6 PM to show that Vermonters say NO to billionaire-backed agendas that benefit the wealthy at our expense. We hope to see you there! #vtpoli #democracy #workersoverbillionaires
A graphic reading: "Workers over billionaire$" "Stand together Thursday, September 18th, City Hall Park, Barre - 6PM" "Vermont's future is not for sale."
September 18, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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Trump's EPA is moving to rescind the 2009 "endangerment finding," which affirms that climate pollution threatens public health and welfare, and is the foundation of U.S. efforts to combat the climate crisis.
#climate #vtpoli #EPA
September 15, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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Surprise! Thought we were done for the season? Us too. But when @welch.senate.gov comes to town, you clear your schedule and pull up a chair. This bonus episode of #VermontsVoice is now available to stream wherever you get your podcasts, or at vpirg.org/vermonts-voice. #vtpoli
A graphic with the Vermont's Voice podcast logo, featuring Senator Peter Welch seated with host Jordan Heiden. Overlaid text reads "Bonus episode: US Senator Peter Welch" On the lower portion of the graphic are logos for all major podcast platforms with the text "Available Now"
August 28, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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President Trump has vowed to ban vote-by-mail before the 2026 midterm elections, and said he is working on an executive order to do so. Notably, the constitution does not give him this power.

Read more: www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-b...

#vtpoli #votebymail #2026midterms
A quote from VPIRG Executive Director Paul Burns overlaid on an image of a vote by mail ballot. The quote reads: "We must not, and will not stand for this or any other president seeking to illegally influence, control, or otherwise corrupt our elections process. We invite all elected officials in Vermont to make their position clear on this point."
August 19, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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On the season finale of Vermont's Voice, co-producer Elijah Kushen takes over the interviewer's chair to talk to our usual host Jordan Heiden about grassroots organizing and her exciting new campaign, Democracy Summer. Watch wherever you get your podcasts, or at www.vpirg.org/vermonts-voice
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August 13, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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Not sure what to say? Send an email to our Environmental Health Advocate Anna Seuberling (aseuberling@vpirg.org) to get in touch! #protectpollinators

Full Hearings Schedule & Sign-Up: agriculture.vermont.gov/best-managem...
Text: "Public Hearing Schedule: Online-only (8/12, 5-7PM), Bixby Library in Vergennes (8/14, 5-7PM, virtual option available), Poulin Grain in Derby (8/20, 5-7PM, virtual option available), St. Albans Library (8/27, 4:30-6:30PM, virtual option available), Brooks Library in Brattleboro (9/3, 5-7PM, virtual option available) Graphic: The same bee/flower background with a person holding their hand up to their ear, listening.
August 12, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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The VT Agency of Agriculture is drafting the rules that will make this law come to life and they want to hear from you!

Make your voice heard by attending a public hearing (in person or online) and tell them we need strong rules that truly protect our pollinators, soils and waterways. #vtpoli
Text: "Last year, Vermont passed Act 182, a law to phase out the use of a toxic bee-killing pesticide, neonics. Now, the Agency of Agriculture is writing the rules that will help this law come to life, and they want to hear from you!" Graphic: The same sunflower & bee pattern overlaid with a large toxic symbol.
August 12, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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Vermont took a huge step for pollinators last year by passing Act 182, a law to phase out toxic neonic pesticides. Now, it’s time to make sure this landmark law is as strong in practice as it is on paper. #vtpoli #savethebees

Full Hearings Schedule & Sign-Up: agriculture.vermont.gov/best-managem...
Text: "Speak up to protect our pollinators! Public hearings start today! Make your voice heard! Details below." Graphic: A bee & sunflower patterned background with a megaphone overlaid on top.
August 12, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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14 states just unfroze millions in federal $$, but not VT.

Why?

Because Gov. Scott sabotaged the AG's lawsuit to secure $17m in frozen federal EV infrastructure funding, all while justifying the delay of clean car rules due to a lack of infrastructure. #vtpoli

More: www.vpirg.org/news/gov-sco...
The Drake meme format, with Drake's face replaced by Gov. Phil Scott (R, VT) and the caption: [top] "Gov. Phil Scott: we can't have clean cars cuz not enough infrastructure :(" [bottom] "Also Gov. Phil Scott: *sabotages the AG's lawsuit for $17 million in federal infrastructure funding*"
July 10, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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From suing the Trump Administration to protecting Vermonters' data privacy to rounding out her State Park passport, AG Charity Clark is staying busy. We sat down with VT's top legal officer to discuss her work, the current moment, #consumerprotection, and her favorite spots around VT. #vtpoli
July 9, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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"'The Scott administration deliberately undermining the AG's attempt to get funds back from the Trump administration — for Vermonters — is beyond disappointing,' said Ben Edgerly Walsh, climate and energy program director for the Vermont Public Interest Research Group."

#vtpoli
Photos of an electric car charger & VT Governor Phil Scott side by side, with the headline "Disagreements between state officials undermined EV funds lawsuit" and the SevenDays newspaper logo.
July 8, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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"If this bill passes the House, millions of Americans will lose health insurance, including up to 45,000 Vermonters. Millions more will lose food assistance and fall into poverty. The nation's debt will rise by an estimated $3.3 trillion while corporations and billionaires get tax cuts." #vtpoli
July 2, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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From VPIRG Executive Director Paul Burns: "The U.S. Senate has passed Trump's disastrous budget bill. This is one of the worst pieces of legislation ever considered by Congress."
#vtpoli
July 2, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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Vermont's toxic bee-killing neonic pesticide ban goes into effect tomorrow, July 1st. Here's the latest: www.vpirg.org/news/july-1-...

#vtpoli
The campaign logo for VPIRG's Protect Our Pollinators campaign. A colorful bee superimposed over a green circle with the text "PROTECT OUR POLLINATORS." Below the circle, text reads "No Bees, No Food."
June 30, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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May Day is about more than history—it's about our future. In Vermont, we are building a movement to build a country that values people over profits. Find an event near you: www.mobilize.us/mayday/?coun...

#MayDay2025 #Solidarity #vtpoli
A graphic with "May 1" in large red letters, surrounded by repeated text reading "national action." The footer reads "Stop the billionaire takeover. We are the many. They are the few.
May 1, 2025 at 6:13 PM