I know you are concerned about the spread of the Coronavirus/COVID-19 and its impact on you, your family, our communities, and Vermont. I am too. The situation is evolving rapidly, with daily and even hourly changes in the status of this public health crisis. You can stay up-to-date with the situation in Vermont, nationally, and internationally by visiting the Vermont Department of Health, the Centers for Disease Control, and the World Health Organization Coronavirus websites respectively.
Today the Vermont Senate passed S.281, my bill that would create a working group to report on the status of libraries in Vermont. Below is an excerpt of the report I gave on the Senate floor about the bill, plus an awesome comic about dinosaurs, politicians, and librarians (really!). I love libraries! I have fond… Continue reading The Status of Libraries Report
Happy Town Meeting Day! First, and most important, please remember to vote! Not only is today a crucial presidential primary, it is also an ever-important local election day. Voters across the Addison District will be electing school and town officials and determining the fate of local initiatives including school building renovations, town hall and library… Continue reading Town Meeting Day Update 2020
We ended our work early at the State House last Friday due to the huge snow storm, but otherwise we're just about one month into the 2020 Legislative Session and it's been nonstop action! We've already sent several important bills to Governor Scott for signature. Unfortunately, he vetoed a bill that would have provided universal paid family leave… Continue reading First Month of 2020 Session
It's hard to believe, but another election year is almost upon us! In January, I begin my second year in the Vermont State Senate, and in May, I will start campaigning for re-election. During the legislative session, I want to be working hard for my constituents, not raising money for my campaign. I'm asking you now to… Continue reading Give $20 for 2020
