Dear Editor, As we enter the last weeks of this election cycle, it is important to recognize the characteristics that are most critical in a candidate – integrity, honesty, transparency, and a genuine desire to be sensitive to and … Continued
Dear Editor, The people in Windsor District are so fortunate to have Alison Clarkson representing us in the Vermont Senate, where she is currently the Senate majority leader. Alison is one of our three state senators from the Windsor … Continued
LUDLOW, Vt. – In keeping with its traditional efforts, on Thursday, Oct. 10, at 7 p.m, Friends of Ludlow Auditorium (FOLA) will conduct a Candidates’ Forum, at the Heald Auditorium at Ludlow Town Hall, for those candidates seeking the three Windsor … Continued
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – After several busy months, the 2024 legislative session has come to a close. This summer, the Vermont General Assembly’s Climate Solutions Caucus is on tour, and you’re invited to attend. On Tuesday, July 30, at 5 p.m., … Continued
WESTON, Vt. – On Thursday, June 20, from 5-7 p.m., New Thought Vermont will host a “Wrap Up” Legislative Forum for Weston and neighboring Mountain Towns. With the veto session having been just completed, come listen to updates from our … Continued
Dear Editor, Vermont’s 2023-2024 Legislative biennium ended in the wee hours of Saturday morning, May 11. The Senate gaveled out at 1:18 a.m., and the House about 2 a.m. This has been a hard session. It was begun in … Continued
Dear Editor, The statehouse is an extraordinarily busy place at the moment. The legislature is in the last month of its two-year 2023-2024 biennium, which means that if bills don’t pass in the next four weeks, they are “dead” until … Continued
Dear Editor, The Legislature has now said “thank you and farewell” to our second set of pages, which means we are more than halfway through our 2024 session. If you know a young person who will be in the … Continued
Dear Editor, The Vermont Legislature was recently in its Town Meeting Week break. This is an opportunity for us to go to Town/Informational Meetings, meet with constituents, and re-energize our personal batteries. When you represent 25 towns, this is … Continued
Dear Editor, Addressing Vermont’s housing crisis is one of the legislature’s top agenda items this year – as it has been for the last four years. There are many factors creating the challenge we face. Vermont has been underbuilding … Continued