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
Summer is slowly coming to a close with school starting, apple orchards opening, leaves showing a bit of color, and a slight briskness in the morning air. Although the 2021 session ended in May, legislative work has continued throughout the summer. Here's the latest news regarding this legislative work and an update on the COVID… Continue reading Late Summer 2021 – Legislative Work & COVID
After 15 long months, the official state of emergency in Vermont has ended, with the Governor's recent announcement that 80% of eligible Vermonters have been vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. Congratulations Vermonters - this is a huge accomplishment! We are the first state to reach this milestone, and one of the most vaccinated places in… Continue reading June Update – End of Emergency, Resources, Vetoes, and Celebrations
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