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.
Please join me andĀ Hannah SessionsĀ to help us launch our campaign for Vermont Senate with friends and community this Wednesday, June 3rd, 5:30-7:30pm at American Flatbread in Middlebury! We hope you'll be able to join us for a fun community gathering with live music by Red Dog Riley, pizza by American Flatbread, and cheese by Blue Ledge… Continue reading Senate Re-Election Campaign Kickoff Event!
I normally don't write posts like this, but I need to tell you about something very upsetting that happenedĀ last FridayĀ May 15 on the Senate floor.Ā You should know about the comments and actions ofĀ the Addison District's other senator, Steven Heffernan. During a debate about H.578, a bill related to penalties for animal cruelty offenses, Heffernan asked… Continue reading Your other senator’s offensive comments
It's May and flowers are blooming ā daffodils, tulips, violets, dandelions, magnolias, azaleas, and more are bursting at my house! I hope you are enjoying the beauty of Spring in Vermont. May also usually means the end of the legislative session is in sight. We're making progress on finalizing bills, but Governor Scott has threatened to shutdown… Continue reading Money Bills & Natural Resource Issues
Happy April! Spring is a hopeful time of year in Vermont ā may this season of renewal bring a bit of joy to you, despite so much heartache around the world. Tax Time. April is also tax time, with April 15th the deadline for filing your state and federal income tax returns fast approaching. While most federal tax changes made last… Continue reading Land Use, Housing, and Tax Time
