Autumn in Vermont got off to a lovely start this past week, putting to rest a delightful and busy summer! Vermont prides itself on a part-time, citizen legislature, but my work as your senator didn't stop when the final gavel fell in May. In addition to finally getting to spend some relaxing time with my… Continue reading How I spent my summer…
Last week the 2019 Vermont Senate adjourned and my first legislative session officially came to an end. Despite a somewhat rocky finale, I’m happy to report that the legislature accomplished a great deal to help Vermonters, protect our people and environment, and sustain a healthy economy. As a member of the Education and Agriculture Committees… Continue reading End-of-Session Report 2019
This past week, the VT Senate debated and passed S.169, a bill related to firearm procedures. It was a compromise that contained some elements of S.22, a bill I co-sponsored which would have imposed a 48-hour waiting period for all gun purchases and requirements for the safe storage of firearms. Below is the text of my floor… Continue reading Firearms Compromise Bill (S.169) Floor Speech
My first two months as a state senator have been jam-packed as I’ve learned the ropes and met so many new people in Montpelier. It was wonderful to be sworn in on a snowy day in Vermont, with most of my family looking on. In case you missed it, you can read about the day… Continue reading Town Meeting Week Report
This Wednesday, January 9th, when the Vermont General Assembly convenes for its 2019-20 session, I'll be sworn in as your newest state senator. The Senate will be called into session at 10:00am, and I will take the oath of office along with my 29 senate colleagues from around Vermont. My husband and two of my… Continue reading The Legislative Session Begins
