It's hard to believe, but another election year is almost upon us! In January, I begin my second year in the Vermont State Senate, and in May, I will start campaigning for re-election. During the legislative session, I want to be working hard for my constituents, not raising money for my campaign. I'm asking you now to… Continue reading Give $20 for 2020
Good evening and thank you for inviting me to share this special event with you. Congratulations to all of the students inducted into the National Honor Society tonight. I am thrilled to be here and honored to serve you and our community in the Vermont Senate. This morning as I was rushing into a meeting… Continue reading Vergennes High School National Honor Society Induction
Autumn in Vermont got off to a lovely start this past week, putting to rest a delightful and busy summer! Vermont prides itself on a part-time, citizen legislature, but my work as your senator didn't stop when the final gavel fell in May. In addition to finally getting to spend some relaxing time with my… Continue reading How I spent my summer…
Last week the 2019 Vermont Senate adjourned and my first legislative session officially came to an end. Despite a somewhat rocky finale, I’m happy to report that the legislature accomplished a great deal to help Vermonters, protect our people and environment, and sustain a healthy economy. As a member of the Education and Agriculture Committees… Continue reading End-of-Session Report 2019
This past week, the VT Senate debated and passed S.169, a bill related to firearm procedures. It was a compromise that contained some elements of S.22, a bill I co-sponsored which would have imposed a 48-hour waiting period for all gun purchases and requirements for the safe storage of firearms. Below is the text of my floor… Continue reading Firearms Compromise Bill (S.169) Floor Speech
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