Rob North
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Letter to the editor: H.454 offers needed reform
After a two-week glide-path, Gov. Scott and Democrat and Republican leadership skillfully navigated the big H.454 Education bill home to a successful landing on Monday.
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Legislative Review: Lawmakers were productive
The last week of the legislative session was a fireworks grand finale of bills passing back and forth between House and Senate, punctuated with highs, lows, political intrigue,…
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Legislative Review: Healthcare or education?
As a boss of mine used to tell me, “It’s not an either or, it’s a yes and.” Healthcare costs are out of control AND our education system…
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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…
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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…
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Legislative Review: Most 2025 bills fail to satisfy
So far this year, the Vermont House has passed 65 bills. Some, including money bills, supported the necessary functions to keep our state running. A few nibbled at…
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Legislative Report: Show me the money!
State Representative from Ferrisburgh updates Addison County residents on money bills being considered in the Legislature.
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Legislative Review: Paying for gold, getting dirt?
The three-acre rule in the Clean Water Act is a single paragraph in Vermont statutes. It affects property owners of three or more collective impervious acres, permitted before…
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Legislative Review: New lawmaker sees change
Ninety-four bills have been introduced in the House and 25 in the Senate. Committees are beginning to debate the bills. Of particular interest to me are bills to:…
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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…