Education, healthcare and land use reform dominate Legislative breakfast

VERGENNES — Healthcare reform, new land-use protocols and an ongoing revamp of Vermont’s public education system were among the dominant topics at this year’s first legislative breakfast, held Monday at the St. Peter’s Catholic Parish Hall in Vergennes. Around 30 attendees listened to, and questioned, a handful of Addison County lawmakers who braved frigid conditions to get to the forum, sponsored by the Addison County Farm Bureau and Bridport Grange. Among the speakers was Rep. Rob North, R-Ferrisburgh, a … (read more)

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