One of the duties of the Senate is to provide advice and consent to the Governor on appointments to important executive positions, boards, and commissions. As the Governor makes appointments, Senate Committees review appointee's records and resumes, question them during committee hearings, and/or meet with them informally to assess their qualifications for the position to… Continue reading Advice and Consent of the Senate
We are moving in to what I hope will be our final month of a difficult legislative session so the race is on to finish bills, most importantly the Big Bill - the FY22 Vermont State Budget which will include millions of dollars of federal funding relief from the American Rescue Plan Act. I'll provide… Continue reading Late April Update 2021
Today the Vermont Senate voted for the second time to approve a proposed amendment to the Vermont Constitution that would guarantee "personal reproductive autonomy." We voted for the amendment the first time in 2019. After the Vermont House also approves the amendment a second time, it will appear on the November 2022 General Election ballot… Continue reading Personal Reproductive Liberty
Happy Spring, and Easter for those who celebrate! Although spring in Vermont includes plenty of mud, snow flurries, and wind (even tornadoes!), I've been grateful for the sunny days. The daffodils in my yard are budding up, and I hope the flowers near you are too.The legislative session continues to be busy as we do… Continue reading Early April Update
