I hope you are safe and dry as Vermont continues to recover from devastating floods. Most of the Addison District was fortunate to escape major flood damage, but there were many homes, commercial buildings, farms, and public infrastructure that did sustain damage, including several that were completely destroyed. While the damage in other Vermont counties… Continue reading Report Flood Damage to 2-1-1
This past week has been harrowing for many Vermonters, especially those living to the east of the Green Mountains. We are fortunate in the Addison District that most communities have been largely spared. However, Ripton was devastated on Friday night, and East Middlebury, Salisbury, Leicester, and the surrounding areas have been hit hard. Tragically, a… Continue reading Flood Recovery Resources
After yesterday's violent thunderstorms, rain continued through the night and morning, and is still falling as I write on Monday afternoon. Yesterday, the Governor declared a state of emergency in anticipation of widespread flooding. While I believe most of the Addison District has not seen severe flooding, there are areas where water continues to rise… Continue reading Be Safe During Flooding
Last Friday the Legislature adjourned the regular 2023 legislative session. Check out my top ten list of bills dear to my heart that made it over the finish line. For each of these bills I either sponsored it and took the lead, worked to improve and advance it in committee, and/or spoke up and actively… Continue reading My Top Ten Bill List of 2023
Happy Earth Day! It is peek daffodil time and the recent rain has made everything lush and green. This weather also means that we're nearing the end of the legislative session, with only a few more weeks until we adjourn. Below is an update on a few issues I've been working on.Childcare and Parental LeaveThe… Continue reading April Legislative Update 2023
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