Dear Editor, Hello, Secretary French. First, thank you for your good work on an important job under difficult circumstances. Like my legislative colleagues, I’ve generally refrained from injecting myself into the details of managing a public emergency. But, as we … Continued
Dear Editor, As I sit here recovering from a fractured right leg, it is time to spread the words “Thank You!” for the helping folks and hands during this time. We are so grateful for all the food, errands, grocery … Continued
Dear Editor, Nothing about the 2021 session was business as usual. It was the first Legislative session on record that was held remotely from start to finish. Then, because of unprecedented spending at the federal level, a vast infusion of … Continued
Dear Editor, Summer is here, and with it tick season. Beware of the ticks and their cargo of Lyme disease. They are very dangerous. In case anyone hasn’t heard about it, Vermont seems to be ground zero for the attacks … Continued
Dear Editor, In New England, the winters are long and spring seems impossibly late and muddy. So although the summers are all too short, our gardeners create extraordinary landscapes to revel in nature’s wonderful colors and textures while they can. … Continued
Dear Editor, The Vermont Legislature adjourned our historic session May 21. The first half of the biennium session was historic as it was conducted 100% online via video conferencing. I am a first year House member so I do not … Continued
Dear Editor, Ownership of an electric vehicle is simple, right? Plug it in, use it, plug it in again. But there are a few issues that will need to be resolved before our society will fully come to terms with … Continued
Dear Editor, I am sitting at my desk looking out my window at the beauty of spring in Vermont, reflecting on the last five months of my service in the Legislature. The session started on the morning of Jan. 6, … Continued
Dear Editor, Senators serve on two standing committees. My morning committee is the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy, and my afternoon committee is the Senate Committee on Institutions. Here are a few thoughts on the work of those … Continued
Dear Editor, Hello again from the Legislature. As I write this, we are hopefully just hours away from adjourning for the summer, presumably by the time you read this. We have done a lot this year. This session I’m on … Continued