Happy May – I'm thrilled to see flowers blooming and leaves opening on trees! Spring is really here, which also means that we're almost done with the legislative session. I will be writing up a summary of the work of the session after we adjourn, but for now I write about supporting public libraries, public… Continue reading Supporting libraries, public schools, and freedom of speech
The past few weeks have been really busy at the State House and lots of bills have advanced from the Senate to the House and vice versa. Read more for an update about several of these bills and other pressing issues impacting our county and state.Climate Resiliency & Flood RecoveryThe Senate passed a suite of… Continue reading Bills on the Move – April Update
This week we'll take a big leap to end sunny February. Next week, Tuesday, March 5 is Vermont Town Meeting Day and the Presidential Primary Election. Town Meeting Week also generally marks the half-way point for the legislative session, and an opportunity for us to take a breather with a week away from Montpelier. I'm… Continue reading Town Meeting Day Update 2024
For many, the past two months have been consumed by the devastating impacts of the war between Israel and Hamas. Last week, the heart-wrenching reverberations hit close to home with the shooting of three Palestinian college students visiting family in Burlington. I hope you will join me in condemning this act of hate. This tragedy… Continue reading Condemn Violence — Plan for Peace
It finally feels like Fall, although I hope we get some sunny Autumn days soon! Read on for an update about events and resources in the Addison District.Community Engagement for Hospital TransformationIn 2022, we passed Act 167 to further the process of transforming Vermont's 14 hospitals to better serve patients and their community. One aspect… Continue reading October Update 2023
