Legislative Report: Senator tries to represent Vt.’s best interest

“I vote based on my conscience and the needs of my constituents — not my party.”

“Facts are a necessary part of due process, but SR21 is not about due process. Due process … requires the government to follow fair, established legal procedures before depriving any person of life, liberty, or property.”

Laurie Cox reflects on 40 years of public service on the Ripton selectboard.

“This week, the Senate passed two important bills to protect residents from federal actions in Vermont.”

“Jackson often spoke of the power of unity and of bringing the American people together to overcome the nation’s biggest problems.”

“I remain committed to open dialogue, to listening, and to serving every constituent — whether we agree or not — with respect and integrity.”

“[A local option tax] can help Bristol residents afford improvements to the town that property taxes alone can’t accommodate.”

“State Senator Steve Heffernan’s defense of his vote on SR21 shows his fundamental misunderstanding of our current moment.”

“Please consider Danielle Boyce for Middlebury selectboard.”

“Citizens Bank has long financed private prison and detention facilities.”

“In his official explanation in the House Journal, he compared life-saving medical care to buying a used car off a lot.”

“We expect criminals to commit crimes; we do not expect the authorities, employed to protect us, to commit crimes.”

“Steven Heffernan just lost the next election by trying to justify his no vote on Resolution SR21, claiming to honor the principle of ‘due process.'”

“In mid-January 2026 Trump suggests the U.S. ‘shouldn’t even have’ the 2026 midterm elections.”

“I was alarmed by Senator Heffernan’s explanation for why he refused to sign on to the Vermont Senate’s condemnation of ICE’s conduct in Minneapolis.”