Op/Ed

Legislative Review: Lawmakers near the finish line

Over the period of just a few miraculous days each spring, billions, if not trillions, of tiny leaves burst forth all around us, quickly becoming full-grown and clothing the naked winter trees in green splendor, all perfectly designed to drink in that necessary life-giving plant food called carbon dioxide. In Vermont, with nearly three-quarters of our state covered in forest, we are thankful to participate in that intricate balance of creation that brings such awe at each passing season.