Tuesday is the Primary Election Day! Do you have a plan to vote? With election season in full swing, I know many people are thinking about the safety & security of Vermont's elections system, especially in light of the federal government threats to election integrity and voters' rights. So I want to provide you with some information about how voting works in Vermont and what we've done to make it even more secure this year.
Last week I attended the National Forum on Education Policy in Washington DC, the annual conference for education policy experts from around the country, hosted by the Education Commission of the States.
When Phil Scott vetoes bills that focus on common sense solutions to real problems facing Vermont, siding with huge corporations over everyday people, it means all Vermonters lose.
Across an array of key areas, we passed legislation that will help Vermonters save money & protect their personal finances.
The Legislature adjourned last week after passing major legislation to advance the transformation of our PK-12 education system. After weeks of negotiations, where I played a key role, we reached a compromise between the Governor, House, and Senate leaders that creates a voluntary locally-directed, but tightly scheduled, process for merging school districts.
