News

  • Deerfield Valley News

    Legislation to make technology safer

    Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale and Rep. Monique Priestley recently announced their sponsorship and introduction of the Vermont Kids Code, legislation to make technology safer for young users and protect their privacy.

  • Rutland Herald

    Capitol Beat

    Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale, of the Chittenden Southeast District, and Rep. Monique Priestley, of Orange 2, announced sponsorship and introduction of the Vermont Kids Code, legislation to make technology safer for young users and protect their privacy.

  • WCAX 3

    New legislation aims to keep Vermont kids safe online

    New legislation is aimed at keeping Vermont kids safe online and protecting their privacy. Sponsors say the Vermont Kids Code would require Big Tech to implement basic protections for children, and it holds them responsible if they put kids’ well-being at risk.

  • POLITICO

    States get serious about limiting kids’ social media exposure

    Vermont introduced a similar bill earlier this month and an Illinois lawmaker will introduce one next week. Legislators in New Mexico, Maryland and Minnesota are in the process of updating bills submitted last year.

  • The Guardian

    America is facing a mental health crisis

    This country faces a longstanding mental health crisis, exacerbated by the isolation, fears and uncertainties of the pandemic. This crisis affects all generations, but has been especially devastating for young people.