I normally don't write posts like this, but I need to tell you about something very upsetting that happened last Friday May 15 on the Senate floor. You should know about the comments and actions of 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 – 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 – 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
I'm writing to share how excited I am that Hannah Sessions will be joining me to run to represent the Addison District in the Vermont Senate! Let me share a few thoughts about why I am thrilled that Hannah is running. Hannah is best known as an amazing farmer. She and her husband Greg own Blue Ledge Farm… Continue reading Teaming Up with Hannah Sessions for Senate!
Friday was Crossover at the State House, the day when bills must pass out of their original committees in the House and Senate in order to cross over to the other chamber this session. There are some exceptions to crossover, including big money bills like the State Budget, and proposals that don't meet crossover can still… Continue reading Protecting Vermonters’ Rights
