Banning PFAS and Toxic ”Forever” Chemicals (w/ Rep. Dane Whitman)

Only in his second term, Rep. Dane Whitman (D-Bennington) has already become a leader in policy banning harmful PFAS and toxic "forever" chemicals from several items, earning him VCV's Rising Star Award in 2022. In this episode, he shares why PFAS are of concern to Vermonters and particularly the Bennington region, and outlines the next wave to further ban toxics from more consumer products. Later, he outlines other important priorities his committee is taking up this biennium as we approach crossover.

Our deep dive conversation with VNRC's Kati Gallagher
outlines smart growth housing policies.