Today is the Autumn Equinox. The recent weather has brought some much needed rain and cooler temperatures, so it's really starting to feel like fall in Vermont. We might even get our first frost tomorrow night, so be sure to cover your garden! Kids are back at school and students back at college for what,… Continue reading First Day of Fall Update
Last week's Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade was a gut punch to reproductive rights and access to vital health care for millions of Americans. The Court did as expected, caved to the radical religious right, permanently sullied the legitimacy of the Court, and underscored that in their opinion the rights of women are… Continue reading Abortion Rights in Vermont
It's officially summer! As always, June is packed with celebrations and new beginnings. Below are some highlights of June activities, connections to recent legislative work, and important information about early voting and COVID vaccinations.Early Primary Voting Begins SaturdayThis is a huge election year in Vermont, so voting is more important than ever! More than one-third… Continue reading June Celebrations & Activities
I am angry and heartbroken. Over the past few weeks, our country has suffered through several more tragic high profile mass shootings, including at a neighborhood grocery store in Buffalo, New York, an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, and a hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
This past week, the Senate passed a number of significant bills spanning multiple areas of concern including redistricting, education, environmental policy, criminal justice, and ethics.
