- Any -AdvocacyARPAFFAMACRMS January 20, 2023 2023 Weekly Legislative Report #4 This week, the Open Meeting Law and Town Meeting Day bill was sent to the governor's desk for his signature, the the governor gave his budget address, and the House Appropriations Committee heard... January 17, 2023 2023 PACIF Additions We hope your municipality takes full advantage of all that PACIF offers: training in person or online, a PACIF Grant or John Lawe Scholarship, law enforcement or human resources consulting, cyber... January 17, 2023 EPA's State Energy and Environment Guide to Action The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s updated State Energy and Environment Guide to Action (Guide) offers real-world best practices to help states design and implement policies that... January 17, 2023 Look for Your PACIF 2023 Coverage Details via Email by 2/1 PACIF members will receive their 2023 PACIF coverage documents, endorsements, and declaration pages – along with a letter that explains coverage changes for the year – on or before February 1... January 12, 2023 Testimony: American Rescue Plan Act and Local Awards to Vermont Municipalities On Wednesday, January 11, Katie Buckley, VLCT’s Federal Funding Assistance Program Director, gave a presentation on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)’s direct aid to local governments. She thanked... January 12, 2023 2023 Weekly Legislative Report #3 This week, legislative committees spent their time hearing introductions from agencies about their areas of jurisdiction, agency leadership and legislative contacts, and priorities for 2023. Think of... January 6, 2023 2023 Weekly Legislative Report #2 Energy was high and enthusiasm palpable on Wednesday as the legislature convened under the golden dome for the 2023-2024 biennium, the first session since 2020 that is convening in person. We... January 6, 2023 Testimony to Income-Based Education Tax Study Committee On December 21, 2022, Public Policy & Advocacy Director Karen Horn testified before members of the Income Based Education Tax Study Committee. Her testimony is provided on this page. A PDF of the... Load More PDF/Print Page