With fall foliage near peak in many parts of the state, Vermont is alive with color and visitors. I know that many of us are happy for a bit of normal Vermont life and nervous that so much activity may continue to spread COVID among Vermonters. Read more for an update on both the pandemic… Continue reading Autumn Activity 2021
Summer is slowly coming to a close with school starting, apple orchards opening, leaves showing a bit of color, and a slight briskness in the morning air. Although the 2021 session ended in May, legislative work has continued throughout the summer. Here's the latest news regarding this legislative work and an update on the COVID… Continue reading Late Summer 2021 – Legislative Work & COVID
After 15 long months, the official state of emergency in Vermont has ended, with the Governor's recent announcement that 80% of eligible Vermonters have been vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. Congratulations Vermonters - this is a huge accomplishment! We are the first state to reach this milestone, and one of the most vaccinated places in… Continue reading June Update – End of Emergency, Resources, Vetoes, and Celebrations
The 2021 Vermont Legislative Session came to an end last week, as we adjourned after passing a $7.3 billion state budget and numerous other important bills. The session was historic for several reasons: 1) we met remotely throughout the session and were able to maintain public access, health and safety, and generally smooth operations during… Continue reading Historic 2021 Legislative Session Ends
We have one week to go in the legislative session, and there are many important bills still to finish. So while there is much work still be done, here is an update on COVID vaccines and a few bills the Senate passed last week.The State of COVID VaccinesI am so proud of everyone in Addison… Continue reading Mid-May Update – Vaccine News & Bill Updates
