People's Budget Bill 2013
This VWC bill calls for integrating public participation and needs assessments in the state budget process.
Statement Delivered to Legislators at Feb 11 Budget Hearing
This statement was delivered to members of the Vermont Senate and House Appropriations Committees at the February 11, 2013 Budget Hearings held at 15 VT Interactive TV sites throughout the state.
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Dignity For All: Put People First Statement for a People’s Budget
The People's Address, Delivered on the Day of the Governor's Budget Address
The Vermont Workers' Center and our Put People First partners, including Green Mountain Self Advocates, delivered the People's Address on the future of our budget and healthcare systems. The People's Address was given ahead of the Governor's Budget Address and the Administration's presentation of a financing plan for universal healthcare on January 24, 2013.
Mr. Governor, Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, Mr. President Pro Tem, Members of the General Assembly, fellow people of Vermont:
Mr. Governor, Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, Mr. President Pro Tem, Members of the General Assembly, fellow people of Vermont:
Healthcare Is a Human Right Campaign Proposal for Equitable Financing of Green Mountain Care
As people across the United States and world commemorate International Human Rights Day today, the Healthcare Is a Human Right Campaign is releasing a financing plan for Vermont’s new universal healthcare system ahead of the Governor’s presentation of financing options in January. The detailed proposal puts forward a revenue plan that will ensure healthcare is paid for equitably, which is required by Act 48, Vermont’s universal healthcare law.
Re-Envisioning State Budget & Revenue Policy: Put People First's Proposal to State Administration
Re-Envisioning State Budget & Revenue Policy
Addressing people’s needs and rights through strengthening democracy
Put People First: People's Budget Campaign, December 2012
MEDIA RELEASE: Vermont is one step closer to public participation in the state’s budget process, says People’s Budget Campaign
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Date: October 16, 2012
Contact: Avery Book, avery@workerscenter.org, 802-343-7565, Vermont Workers' Center
See website: www.workerscenter.org
Detailed standards for the equitable financing of Green Mountain Care
Healthcare Is a Human Right Campaign
Detailed standards for the equitable financing of Green Mountain Care
October 2012
Vermont’s universal healthcare law, Act 48, provides a clear framework for designing and implementing our new public healthcare system, Green Mountain Care (GMC). It requires that GMC must be publicly financed, with sufficient funds to ensure universal access to comprehensive and appropriate care for all, and that this financing must be shared equitably.
Statement on equitable healthcare financing
Healthcare Is a Human Right Campaign
Statement on equitable healthcare financing
October 15, 2012
ACA Supreme Court Challenge Talking Points- 3/26/12
ACA Supreme Court Challenge Talking Points- 3/26/12
What is happening with the federal health reform law in the Supreme Court?
The People’s Report of 2012 Vermont Legislative Session
The People’s Report of 2012 Vermont Legislative Session
Overview:
We, the People of Vermont, continued tipping the balance of power in Montpelier this year, winning important legislation on many human rights issues. Under the umbrella of Put People First (PPF), we made progress on our rights to healthcare, workers’ rights, immigrants’ rights, and our right to a healthy environment and livable planet.