Remarks delivered on the Vermont Senate floor on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. I stand today to speak out about what is happening in Minneapolis, a city that might feel far from Vermont but is personally close for me. I lived in Minneapolis for two years, and my daughter lived in Minnesota for five years. I… Continue reading Standing with Minnesota
There's a lot going on! With most of the state in severe drought conditions, the usual October glory in Vermont is muted this year. I know the drought, along with the federal government shutdown and other bad news coming from the federal level, has many Vermonters are stressed. I'm writing to share some information and… Continue reading A Dry October Update
It’s been a momentous couple weeks in American politics and we know that voters’ attention is focused on the newly energized race for president. But with just over two weeks before Primary Election Day on August 13, Ruth has been working hard to talk with voters to make sure they know there’s a contested election… Continue reading Show your support for Ruth!
A year ago, the summer floods began, drowning central Vermont. Throughout July the rain kept coming, causing landslides around the state, including in Ripton where a family lost their entire home. Tornadoes touched down in western Addison County and constant rainfall drenched farm fields around the County. Then, in early August, torrential rains hit our… Continue reading A Year of Flood Recovery & Resilience
The 2024 Legislative Session came to a close in early May after a difficult few months trying to tackle several substantial statewide challenges, including school funding, housing, public safety, and flood recovery, and doing so with less money as the federal COVID relief funding dries up. While there is always more work to do, we… Continue reading 2024 Session in Review
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