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 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.
Public Financing
It’s in the best interests of business for children to be fed, for people to be educated and literate, for families to be adequately housed, for everyone to have full access to health care, and for the natural environment and its resources to be protected. Business cannot both see to these social needs and meet […]
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 […]
VBSR Supports Governor Shumlin’s Green Procurement Order
Green Executive Order is Good for Business and Taxpayers Business group thanks Gov. Shumlin for leadership on environmental issues Montpelier, VT (July 19, 2016) – Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) on Tuesday praised a move by Gov. Peter Shumlin that will level the playing field for green and environmentally- friendly businesses bidding on state […]
Testimony: Toxic Chemicals, 3.12.14
Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility Testimony to Senate Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs Re: S.239, An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances Daniel Barlow, VBSR Public Policy Manager March 12, 2014 Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility is a statewide business association with over 1000 members–large and small from a variety of business […]
