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
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
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!
Last weekend, I hosted a public forum with Rep. Peter Conlon and Sen. Steve Heffernan about the major K-12 educational transformation bill, H.454, which has been the primary focus of this legislative session. You can find a recording of that forum on the MCTV YouTube channel. Last Monday, I also recorded an episode of former… Continue reading Education Transformation Gone Wrong
