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 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!
