Rep. Rachel Weston and
Rep. Jason P. Lorber at the
Old North End Parade.
Representative
Rachel Weston
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A Fresh Perspective for State Government
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A Fresh Perspective for State Government
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State Representative Rachel Weston
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Rep. Weston speaks out to slow global
warming while saving Vermonters money.
Rep. Rachel Weston's speech given on the floor of the Vermont House
of Representatives to override the Governor's veto of H.520, the Global
Warming bill. July 11, 2007
The time has long since come and gone where we—as leaders of the
State of Vermont—can squander our precious time by ignoring the truth
and immediacy of climate change. Failing to pass this bill will only breed
more inaction by other states and countries that have looked to us as
the brave environmental pioneers.... MORE
Interview with Rep. Rachel Weston on
Conserving Vermont: Global Warming and
Economic Development July 19,2007
Welcome to my website. I am a citizen
legislator representing the people of the Old
North End, Downtown, and Waterfront in
Burlington, Vermont.
For several years now, Governor Douglas has talked about reducing
Vermont’s carbon footprint. But when it has come time for action, he is
nowhere to be found. The legislature recently passed H.520, a first of
its kind comprehensive package of solutions to address Vermont’s
contribution to global warming. The bill is strongly supported by more
than just the environmental community because it turns out that global
warming solutions are good for the economy. The bill is estimated to
save Vermont households $400 a year while also creating new good
paying jobs in the energy efficiency sector. States like Texas who have
implemented similar measures have seen green technology businesses
move-in, bringing jobs in both manufacturing, research, and the
trades.... MORE
My Turn: Governor's Talk Not Equal to Energy
Efficiency-Policy by Rep. Rachel Weston
from the Burlington Free Press, July 8th, 2007
Click below to listen to the interview.
