Ban the Box
What Is “Ban the Box”? Ban the Box is a national movement offering a “second chance” to job applicants with criminal backgrounds. Ban the Box removes the job application checkbox that asks about past crimes. Studies show that this small change dramatically increases ex-offenders’ employment and reduces recidivism rates. VBSR’s Leadership Support Passing Ban […]
2013 Legislative Report
VBSR entered the 2013 legislative session with priorities related to the continued roll-out of state and federal health care reform efforts, the labeling of genetically engineered food and to block efforts to pass a moratorium on new renewable energy development. The session was marked by further budget and revenue difficulties and strong disagreements between Gov. […]
VBSR 2009-10 Legislative Scorecard
How did the legislators vote on key VBSR legislative priorities? We graded them according to their level of support during the session. Read the VBSR_2009-2010_Scorecard to learn more.
VBSR 2011-12 Legislative Scorecard
The votes have been tallied and the results are in. Which representatives and senators were most supportive of VBSR’s policy positions? Check out our 2011-2012 Legislative Scorecard to find out.
VBSR 2015-16 Legislative Scorecard
A number of legislators worked hard on several key VBSR issues, Check out the 2015-16 scorecard to see which issues your senators and representatives supported. We grade members of the Vermont Legislature on recent votes at the State House that were important to our members. The scorecard gives members of the Vermont House and Senate […]
People and Communities
VBSR supports public policies that support people, families and community. Healthy people and healthy communities are central to keeping a productive and sustainable business climate. People who come to work knowing their children are well cared for, that they will be able to pay their bills, and who are respected and valued by their employers, […]
Economic Vitality & Sustainability
VBSR supports economic development policies that build on Vermont’s strengths: our extraordinary workforce, high quality of life, beautiful open spaces and clean environment. We believe healthy people, healthy communities, and a healthy environment are the foundations of a healthy economy. Read VBSR’s 2016 Policy on Employment Values and Portable Benefits. Read VBSR’s 2015 Policy on […]
2012 Legislative Report
Rebuilding Vermont Right The flooding from Tropical Storm Irene left Vermont with tremendous challenges. VBSR believes we need to see this disaster as an opportunity to make long-lasting investments in our public infrastructure and communities, including using Vermont’s bonding authority to generate the funds for reconstruction. Vermont’s post-Irene reconstruction should include long-term disaster planning, including […]
VBSR Releases 2013-14 Legislative Scorecard
Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) released a scorecard today grading members of the Vermont Legislature on recent votes at the Statehouse that were important to its members. The scorecard gives members of the Vermont House and Senate scores from 100 percent to 0 percent, depending on how they voted on a number of important […]
2015 Legislative Agenda
VBSR’s Public Policy team looks forward to working with the Legislature and our members to craft policies that support socially responsible businesses. If you have any questions about our agenda or want to participate in advancing parts of our agenda, please contact VBSR Public Policy Manager Daniel Barlow. Health Care Reform Pass a fair […]
