I'm writing to share how excited I am that Hannah Sessions will be joining me to run to represent the Addison District in the Vermont Senate! Let me share a few thoughts about why I am thrilled that Hannah is running. Hannah is best known as an amazing farmer. She and her husband Greg own Blue Ledge Farm… Continue reading Teaming Up with Hannah Sessions for Senate!
Author: ruthhardy
Protecting Vermonters’ Rights
Friday was Crossover at the State House, the day when bills must pass out of their original committees in the House and Senate in order to cross over to the other chamber this session. There are some exceptions to crossover, including big money bills like the State Budget, and proposals that don't meet crossover can still… Continue reading Protecting Vermonters’ Rights
Town Meeting Legislative Report 2026
Happy Town Meeting Week! The Legislature is on recess this week so we can attend town meetings, talk with constituents, and take a mid-session breather. I’m happy to sleep in my own bed and be out in the community having great conversations with folks. Below you’ll find information about meetings I plan to attend and… Continue reading Town Meeting Legislative Report 2026
February Legislative Update
The weather seems to be warming up, maybe, and work is definitely heating up in the State House. We've voted on Supreme Court nominees, passed resolutions and started to pass bills on the Senate floor. Read on for information about my votes on the Supreme Court nominees; work on housing & land use, including a… Continue reading February Legislative Update
Supreme Court Nominees
Senator Hardy's remarks on the Senate floor on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, before the vote on two nominees to the Vermont Supreme Court. You can view the recordings of these sessions here and here. As a member of the Judicial Retention Committee, over the past seven years I have reviewed dozens of judicial applications and… Continue reading Supreme Court Nominees
