Updates

Campaign

Time to Vote!

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It's time to VOTE! This past week the Vermont Secretary of State's Office began mailing ballots to every active registered voter in Vermont. As long as your voting address has not been contested and you're registered to vote, you should get a ballot in the mail soon. You can mail the ballot back, return it in person at your town clerk's office, or wait to vote in person on Election Day. Check with your own town clerk about early voting and how to return ballots in person. Be sure to follow all of the instructions on how to return your ballot correctly so your vote will be counted!

COVID-19

Reopening Schools

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In just a few short weeks, on Tuesday, September 8th, our public PK-12 schools will re-open for the 2020-21 school year. I have heard from dozens of parents, teachers, students, and school staff members who are anxious about whether opening our schools during a global pandemic is a good idea and how we can ensure children, teachers, staff, their families, and our communities can remain safe. As an education policy maker, member of the Senate Education Committee, and mother of three kids, my primary policy focus during this state of emergency has been our education system, from early childhood programs through colleges and universities, so I am writing to share my thoughts about this transition.