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One governor’s veto won’t stop the momentum on data rights for all (STATESCOOP)

Richards & Hartzog: The Vermont veto is a step backward for privacy (International Association of Privacy Professionals)

Vermont’s landmark privacy bill killed as legislature fails to override veto (The Record)

Statement From Attorney General Clark on Governor’s Veto of H.121, Vermont Data Privacy Act (Vermont Attorney General)

Vermont governor rejects state’s tough data privacy bill (The Record)

Despite broad support in the Legislature, Phil Scott vetoes data privacy legislation (VTDigger)

Vermont Governor Vetoes Comprehensive Data Privacy Bill (Tech Policy Press)

Vermont Data Privacy Bill With Right to Sue Vetoed by Governor (Bloomberg Law)

Two More Vetoes From Scott Set Up Monday Showdown With Lawmakers (Seven Days)

Gov. Phil Scott vetoes data privacy bill (Vermont Public)

Vermont governor vetoes data privacy bill (Associated Press / ABC News)

‘Death by a thousand cuts’: A look at Big Tech’s efforts to influence data privacy in Maine (Yahoo News / Maine Morning Star)

Vermont’s data privacy law sparks state lawmaker alliance against tech lobbyists (POLITICO)

Vermont’s Data Privacy Act Passes, But May Face Hurdles On Way To Governor’s Desk (Tech Policy Press)

Attorney General Charity Clark: A data privacy law for all of us (Manchester Journal)

Vermont Passes Landmark Data Privacy Bill (Electronic Privacy Information Center)

Vermont just passed one of the strongest privacy bills nationwide, Gov. Scott considering a veto (U.S. PIRG)

PRA highlights novelties in Vermont’s comprehensive privacy bill (International Association of Privacy Professionals)

Consumer Reports praises Vermont legislature for passing groundbreaking privacy bill (Consumer Reports)

Vermont Legislature passes data privacy bill that could shape national efforts (Vermont Public)

Vermont breaks ground with pioneering data privacy legislation (Pluribus News)

In the Trenches with State Policymakers Working to Pass Data Privacy Laws (Tech Policy Press)

Vermont Legislature passes one of the strongest data privacy measures in the country (Associated Press)

The Vermont Legislature has passed one of the strongest data privacy measures in the country (Bharat Express News)

Vermont passes data privacy law allowing consumers to sue companies (The Record)

Vermont Legislature passes one of the strongest data privacy measures in the country (ABC News)

Vermont Legislature approves one of the most robust data privacy laws in the nation (Globe Echo)

Vermont retailers speak up in data privacy debate (Pluribus News)

ADVISORY: Lawmakers from across U.S. to expose how tech lobbyists hurt your ability to keep data private (U.S. PIRG)

Disagreement and lobbying threaten passage of Vermont’s landmark data privacy bill (VTDigger)

States get serious about limiting kids’ social media exposure (POLITICO)

UVM Board of Trustees Re-elects Lumbra as Chair, Welcomes New Members (UVM News)

Bradford pandemic-era committee regroups to tackle homelessness (VTDigger)

Sibilia among those recognized as ‘champions of local government’ (Reformer)

Miscellaneous Posts

H.887 (The Yield Bill): Education Property Taxes

The Yield Bill is one of the primary operating bills that are passed every year. Despite what is being spun online, leaving schools hanging without a funding bill would have dire consequences. It simply isn’t a valid option. As such, I voted to override the veto. As a new Rep going into the building this […]

POLITICO: Teaming Up In Vermont

TEAMING UP IN VERMONT — A band of state lawmakers are taking a unique approach to the tech industry’s lobbying efforts — they want to hold a hearing to show just how pervasive and influential it is. Vermont’s House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development has invited lawmakers from six states for a hearing to discuss […]

US PIRG: Lawmakers from across U.S. to expose how tech lobbyists hurt your ability to keep data private

ADVISORY: Lawmakers from across U.S. to expose how tech lobbyists hurt your ability to keep data private (Link to original story.) By R.J. Cross, Director, Don’t Sell My Data Campaign, U.S. PIRG Education Fund APRIL 24, 2024 WHAT: A bipartisan group of lawmakers from six states will testify Friday about the impacts of tech industry […]

LUNCH & LEARN: DATA PRIVACY PRIMER

LUNCH & LEARN: DATA PRIVACY PRIMER Hosted by Vermont State Representative Monique Priestley Friday, April 26th 12:00–1:00pm Eastern Register to Receive Zoom Details: https://bit.ly/privacyprimer GUEST EXPERTS: Neil Richards & Ryan Durrie of the Cordell Institute, Caitriona Fitzgerald of EPIC, and Zach Tomanelli of VPIRG. (Bios below.) A constant stream of data — from our steps, […]

Opinion: ‘Every breath you take, every move you make…’

This commentary is by Rep. Monique Priestley, D-Bradford. She serves on the House Committee on Commerce & Economic Development. Read the feature at VTDigger. Of the 20 largest economies in the world, the U.S. is the only country that lacks a comprehensive framework establishing rights and protections for the collection, use, and sharing of data. […]