One of the duties of the Senate is to provide advice and consent to the Governor on appointments to important executive positions, boards, and commissions. As the Governor makes appointments, Senate Committees review appointee's records and resumes, question them during committee hearings, and/or meet with them informally to assess their qualifications for the position to… Continue reading Advice and Consent of the Senate
We are moving in to what I hope will be our final month of a difficult legislative session so the race is on to finish bills, most importantly the Big Bill - the FY22 Vermont State Budget which will include millions of dollars of federal funding relief from the American Rescue Plan Act. I'll provide… Continue reading Late April Update 2021
Happy Spring, and Easter for those who celebrate! Although spring in Vermont includes plenty of mud, snow flurries, and wind (even tornadoes!), I've been grateful for the sunny days. The daffodils in my yard are budding up, and I hope the flowers near you are too.The legislative session continues to be busy as we do… Continue reading Early April Update
Yesterday, March 13th, marked the one year anniversary of the day the Vermont Legislature closed the State House and the Governor declared a state of emergency due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Today is exactly one year since I wrote my first update to you with information about the pandemic, health and safety protocols, state and… Continue reading One Year of COVID
I hope this finds you safe and well. March teased us into thinking it was coming in like a lamb, but then quickly turned into a lion with that big wind storm and snow squall last night! My wood pile is quickly disappearing, so I hope sweet maple syrup, mud season, and warm spring days… Continue reading Town Meeting Day Update
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