Sen. Hardy: Ed reform bill not good for taxpayers or schools

A lot has changed with H.454, Vermont’s major K-12 educational transformation bill, and it will be up for a vote on the Senate floor this week. Sen. Hardy will vote against it.

Legislative Review: Session seeing mixed results

With leaves springing, we are on the homestretch of the 2025 legislative season. With a bit more balance in the legislature, we accomplished some good but need to do more to improve affordability and public safety.

Legislative Report: Show me the money!

State Representative from Ferrisburgh updates Addison County residents on money bills being considered in the Legislature.

Legislative Report: Rep. North hopeful for change

New state reps from Addison-4 says he is honored to be one of the 29 Republicans and 23 Democrats in this year’s very large freshman class, clearly reflecting voters’ desire for change.

Legislative Report: New Rep. learning the ropes

I want to encourage you by noting that the incoming class of new Vermont legislators is full of very competent and enthusiastic people from all across this great state.

Legislative Report: Senate works on ed, library, tuition bills

We ended our work early at the Statehouse on Feb. 7 due to the huge snowstorm, 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 Gov. Scott for signature. … (read more)