The late-March snow and mud made for typical conditions for the last day of Maple Open House weekend yesterday, which was still a sweet treat despite the weather. Also in typical late-March fashion, the Legislature has been spending long hours debating major bills on the floor. This past week, the Senate passed a number of… Continue reading Late March 2022 Update
It's been two years since the Governor declared a state of emergency and Vermont shutdown in the wake of the global coronavirus pandemic. It's been a long two years, and I've tried to be with you, ever step of the way. On this day in 2020 and 2021, I wrote to you with updates about… Continue reading Two Years of COVID + Crossover
Tuesday is Town Meeting Day! Many towns are again holding their meetings online, but voting will be in-person, so if you haven't already voted early, be sure to get out to the polls Tuesday. There are lots of important elections and issues on the ballot in every town. Check your town's website for the details.… Continue reading Town Meeting Day Update 2022
With so many urgent issues on our plate, the Legislative session has been busier than usual during our first several weeks. I know it's been a stressful month for nearly everyone due to this recent COVID surge; I'm hoping we're seeing the light at the end of the Omicron Tunnel, so hang in there and… Continue reading January 2022 Legislative Update
Last week we kicked off the 2022 legislative session. It is our third session during this global pandemic and we again began our work remotely. Given the spread of the Omicron variant, we felt that a remote start was best to keep our colleagues, staff, and the public safe, and to ensure we always have… Continue reading The 2022 Legislative Session Begins
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