Remarks delivered on the Vermont Senate floor on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. I stand today to speak out about what is happening in Minneapolis, a city that might feel far from Vermont but is personally close for me. I lived in Minneapolis for two years, and my daughter lived in Minnesota for five years. I… Continue reading Standing with Minnesota
The 2026 Vermont Legislative Session began this past week. I am happy to be back at work in the State House, which is especially beautiful during the winter holidays. It promises to be a difficult session, with huge problems to solve for education, healthcare, and housing. Even so, these challenges were overshadowed by events perpetrated… Continue reading A New Legislative Session for 2026
Happy, almost, New Year! I hope you've had some time to relax and enjoy the holiday season with family and/or friends. I was happy to have all of my kids home for the holidays, enjoying meals, hikes, games, and music together. It's been a difficult year for many people, so finding time for joy with… Continue reading Happy, almost, New Year!
It's hard to believe it's already November, with the first snow upon us and the holidays coming soon! Although this time of year can be exciting, it can also be stressful, especially now with so much uncertainty about food security and the cost of health insurance due to the federal government shutdown and the horrible… Continue reading November Update – Food & Health
There's a lot going on! With most of the state in severe drought conditions, the usual October glory in Vermont is muted this year. I know the drought, along with the federal government shutdown and other bad news coming from the federal level, has many Vermonters are stressed. I'm writing to share some information and… Continue reading A Dry October Update
Ruth for Vermont 