Representing Dover, Jamaica, Somerset, Stratton and Wardsboro
Good evening friends and neighbors, Over the past several weeks I've continued meeting with constituents during office hours, attending local school board meetings, working throughout our region, and spending time with my family. I've also been spending a lot of time in my garden and continuing to reflect on the last session and on the …
After a great deal of reflection, I have decided to support Aly Richards for Governor. As a lifelong independent, I appreciate that Vermont's primary system still allows me to choose a party ballot and vote. On Tuesday, August 11, I'll be voting in the Democratic primary because I believe Aly Richards is the candidate best …
Continue reading Rep. Sibilia: Meeting Vermont’s Next Moment
Please see this statement from the Windham County Delegation related to the BMH Birthing Center Good evening friends and neighbors, When the Legislature adjourns, I return to the year-round job I've been fortunate to hold throughout my time serving in Montpelier. That transition gives me the opportunity to reconnect every day with our region's economy, …
Continue reading Summer Reflections, Office Hours, and New Laws Taking Effect
July 3rd, 2026For Immediate Release: Windham County legislators support efforts to maintain the Birthing Center at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital and are ready to work with BMH staff and leadership, the Governor’s office, the Legislature, Green Mountain Care Board (GMCB), and the entire region to find a sustainable path forward to support birthing and OBGYN services …
Continue reading Windham County Delegation: Statement on BMH Birthing Center
Good evening friends and neighbors, This update highlights a few local happenings, office hours and some new bills that the governor has singed into law. Tonight's fundraiser for the East Dover Fire Department at American Flatbread in Dover goes until 8 pm - we will be there early! West River Educational District Budget Revote – …
Continue reading Rep. Sibilia: Local Votes, Constitutional Amendments, and New Laws
Good evening friends and neighbors, In this newsletter, I will provide an overview of where things stand on the budget and education, what was ultimately passed. I also want to make it easier for residents to connect with me directly on these issues. Beginning this summer, I plan to expand my regular office hours throughout …
Continue reading Rep. Sibilia: Budget & Education Overview and Upcoming Office Hours
Good afternoon friends and neighbors, The Legislature adjourned for the year last night. Thank you to those who joined me this morning for an early debrief on what happened with the education bills. Here is an update on several major bills that passed during the final days of session, including changes related to data privacy, …
Continue reading Rep. Sibilia: Week 21 of the 2026 Legislative Session – part 2
Good evening friends and neighbors, We are almost certainly in the final week of the legislative session, and I wanted to send the first of several updates this week on some of the larger bills still moving through the State House. This update focuses primarily on education finance and governance proposals, including H.955 and the …
Continue reading Rep. Sibilia: Week 21 of the 2026 Legislative Session – part 1
Hello Friends and Neighbors, This Memorial Day, I hope you will join me in remembering those who lost their lives in service to our country. Behind every name on a memorial are families and communities changed forever. May we honor their sacrifice not only by remembering, but by being aware of the decisions made on …
Continue reading Rep. Sibilia: Week 20 of the 2026 Legislative Session
Data centers are buildings filled with computers and networking equipment that store, process, and deliver digital information. They power email, cloud storage, streaming video and artificial intelligence (AI). Many people use data centers every day without realizing it. Vermont has had some smaller data centers that support local businesses, hospitals, schools, and communications systems for …
Continue reading Sibilia: Vermont’s Approach to Regulating Data Center Siting
Vermont State Representative Laura Sibilia 