Towns other than those that LCATV generally covers.

Rep. Peter Welch 2016-01-05

Rep. Peter Welch (D-VT), unveils his bipartisan legislation offering an incentive to Medicare beneficiaries for completing advance care directives which specify preferred medical treatment should they become unable to make their own decisions. Welch is joined by Cathy Frank, former chair of the Vermont Ethics Network, Dr. Bob Macauley, Director of Clinical Ethics at the University of Vermont’s College of Medicine, and Asaad Trina, a third year UVM medical student. The legislation has been endorsed by a broad coalition, including the American College of Physicians, the National Right to Life Committee, the American Nurses Association, and the Coalition to Transform Advanced Care. Read a one-page summary of the legislation here: http://1.usa.gov/1OdT2Qn http://www.welch.house.gov

Rally For Love and Unity 2016-01-07

Donald Trump's visit to Burlington, VT spurs this counter celebration of the new 1Love Initiative for Racial Justice & Safe Communities across the street from where candidate Trump will speak. Community leaders and members share and learn about current initiatives for more just communities and celebrate the work we need to build an independent political movement for change. This event is coordinated by Rights & Democracy VT, with participation of groups involved with the 1Love Initiative and others working for more just communities to share their work including, Peace & Justice Center, Vermont Interfaith Action, Vermont Workers' Center, Justie For All, Champlain Area NAACP, Vermonters For Criminal Justice Reform and Justicia Migrante Migrant Justice. If you want to help email James Haslam at james@radvt.org

Lake Champlain Regional Chamber 2016-01-06

LCRCC President and CEO, Tom Torti hosts Katie Taylor, Director of Workforce Development and Entrepreneurship, Brad Worthen, Board Member and Clara Kelly, Workforce Development and Entrepreneurship Coordinator. Brad speaks to the Legislative Agenda for the business community, while Katie and Clara speak to the Burlington Young Professionals 'Launch VT' program. www.LaunchVT.com More information about the LCRCC at: http://www.vermont.org/chamber

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