VERMONT TO START PFIZER INITIAL BOOSTER SHOTS FRIDAY Vermonters 80 years of age and older who received the Pfizer vaccine eligible to sign up September 24 Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott, the Agency of Human Services and the Department of Health today announced an expansion of Vermont’s vaccination booster eligibility. Following this morning’s announcement …
Author: Rep. Laura Sibilia
Four-term independent Vermont State Representative representing the citizens, students, towns and businesses of Dover, Readsboro, Searsburg, Somerset, Stamford, Wardsboro, Whitingham
Rep Sibilia: Update 9/20/2021
Good evening, A few notes on some key opportunities to engage with legislative leaders and to hear more about the work on Vermont's Climate Plan. A tremendous amount of federal COVID relief funding has made it's way to Vermont and all states. Speaker of the House Jill Krowinski and Senate Pro Tem Becca Balint are …
Rep. Sibilia: Extended Unemployment Ending
Good evening, A few timely notes to share about the end of CARES Act unemployment benefits, and vaccinations. There is also a Public Hearing on fixing the student weights this week - please let me know if I can assist if you are willing to testify. Testimony is brief and can be done virtually. Many …
Rep. Sibilia: update on Henri from Vermont Emergency Management
Press Release: Prepare for Hurricane Henri Sat, 08/21/2021 - 12:00 Vermonters encouraged to monitor forecasts ahead of Hurrincane HenriForecast uncertain – state preparing for worst WATERBURY, VT – Hurricane Henri is forecast to make landfall in the northeastern United States later this weekend. Many details of how the storm will impact Vermont are still uncertain, …
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Rep. Sibilia: August 20th update
Good evening, A brief note to remind all that I am hosting online meeting with constituents tomorrow - Saturday - from 11 - noon. Also, like many in our region, I am watching the weather and the track of Henri and reflecting on the ten years that have passed since Irene. Make sure you check …
Rep. Sibilia: August 14th
Good morning, A reminder that I am hosting two in person constituent meetings in Dover and Wardsboro and one online constituent meeting. With the increasing amounts of breakthrough cases in vaccinated people, I will be masked at these in person events and ask that those who attend in person, regardless of vaccination status, also wear …
Rep. Sibilia: August 5th update
A few timely items have emerged on evictions, reporting flood damage and school vaccinations and masking guidance. Federally mandated pause on some evictions The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued an order that may continue to prevent evictions for qualified tenants through October 3, 2021. It is possible, perhaps even likely, …
Rep. Sibilia: August 2, 2021 Update
Good evening State economists forecasting increases in tax revenue for FY 2022 & 2023. Unpredictability from the pandemic may affect overall recovery Many thanks to the Wardsboro and Dover Public Libraries who have agreed to allow me to host monthly in person public office hours Wardsboro library on the 3rd Thursdays from 6-7 pm beginning …
Veteran’s Town Halls – for everyone
From the Vermont Veterans Town Hall site: SUMMER 2021 VETS TOWN HALLS This summer, we’ll have four opportunities to gather – in person and outdoors – as communities to listen to veterans’ stories and reflections. RSVPs are optional, but encouraged; even if you’re not sure you’re going to attend, registering is a great way to …
Christine Hallquist Appointed Executive Director of #Vermont Community Broadband Board
Friends: This afternoon the governor’s office released news that he has selected Christine Hallquist to lead the new Vermont Community Broadband Board. It is hard to think of a Vermonter better qualified for this role! As a former utility CEO for an electric cooperative, and with a second career helping communities organize for universal broadband, …
