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
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
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
