Op/Ed
Be honest about dirty nuclear power
March 19, 2026
In Vermont, Gov. Scott, Lt. Gov. Rodgers, Republican Legislative leadership, and the Commissioner of the Department of Public Service are all on record promoting new nuclear power for Vermont. Phil Scott continues to push for legislation labeling nuclear as clean and seeking to remove the requirement that the General Assembly must approve any new nuclear power plant.
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