Green Caucus Forms in Vermont.

• Author: Plumb, George
• Position: Brief Article

Vermont, the "Green Mountain State" and generally recognized as very forward thinking on many issues including the environment, finally has a statewide organization of Greens. Although local groups of Green activists have existed before, this is the first time that there has been a statewide Green Caucus. The Caucus held its first gathering on February 1 to meet each other, share ideas, adopt bylaws, and discuss pending legislation, and how to network with others, including the newly formed Vermont Progressive Party.

The Vermont Progressive Party shares many of the Green values, and has a...