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COVID-19, Issues

New Legislative Session Begins

January 10, 2021January 11, 2021 ruthhardy

This past week, the Vermont General Assembly began the new 2021-22 biennial session. The Senate met in person the first day, with 19 of 30 of us carefully gathering in the Senate chamber to be sworn in and approve rules for our work this year, including the ability to again legislate remotely, at least until… Continue reading New Legislative Session Begins

COVID-19, Issues

It’s a Wrap – Fall Legislative Session Highlights

October 18, 2020October 18, 2020 ruthhardy

Late last month, the Vermont Legislature completed its historic legislative session, officially adjourning after months of work largely focused on responding to a worldwide pandemic and its implications for Vermont. We legislated together from our homes throughout Vermont, with the assistance of incredible staff members who were themselves working remotely.

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Affordable Housing and Healthcare

October 26, 2018November 8, 2018 Jason Mittell

According to a recent statewide survey, 47 percent of respondents cited the expense of housing or healthcare as the item that creates the most financial stress in their lives. I would work to expand access to affordable housing and healthcare, and provide Vermonters livable wages that can support these basic necessities.

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Supporting Quality Education & Childcare

October 19, 2018November 8, 2018 Jason Mittell

School funding must be stable, sufficient, equitable, and sustainable. We must ensure funding meets the needs of students regardless of where they live or attend school, and that our funding mechanism is fair and reasonable for the resources of our small state and its residents.

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Fighting Climate Change

October 13, 2018November 8, 2018 Jason Mittell

I support the goal of reducing Vermont’s carbon footprint and obtaining 90 percent of its energy from renewable sources by 2050. The good news is that transitioning to a clean energy economy has a positive ripple effect, promoting the local economy, stronger communities, and healthier people.

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