Climate OpEd, Legislative Survey, Recreation Grants, State finances, Property Tax Rates, Civics and Open Enrollment
Author: Rep. Laura Sibilia
Six-term independent Vermont State Representative representing the citizens, students, towns and businesses of Dover, Jamaica, Somerset, Stratton and Wardsboro.
Legislature must focus on Vermonters needs with changing climate
When we enact legislation, it is usually with Burlington or Brattleboro in mind. Given that most Vermonters live in larger towns and cities it makes sense to prioritize policy analysis for those areas. But the people who live in little rural towns and up in the hills, they matter too...
Scam alert from the Vermont Attorney General’s Office – Open Enrollment Medicare Card and SSN phishing
Scammers are posing as Medicare saying they need your Medicare card number or Social Security Number to issue a new card or to verify medical information. Calls may also claim that your coverage is expiring or in need of renewal. During Medicare Open Enrollment and all year, hang up on these unsolicited calls! This scam …
#Vermont’s First Broadband Innovation Grants Announced
GOVERNOR PHIL SCOTT ANNOUNCES ROUND ONE AWARDEES OF BROADBAND INNOVATION GRANTS Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott and the Public Service Department today announced the winners of the first round of grant funding through the state’s new Broadband Innovation Grant Program. The grants will support three feasibility studies and subsequent business plans for the deployment of broadband in …
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Public Hearing on Vermont Rural Economic Development to be Held December 11th
The Rural Economic Development Working Group (REDWnG) of the Vermont House of Representatives invites Vermonters to share thoughts on how to sustain and grow the economy in rural areas of the state. When: Wednesday, December 11th, 6-8 pm. Where: Room 11, Vermont Statehouse, Montpelier, Vermont. Who: Vermonters with constructive ideas to share. In 2017 RDWnG hosted a public hearing …
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Legislative breakfast and hearing
November greetings! A reminder about events happening this week - informational webinar on Communications Union Districts (CUD), Climate Caucus statewide tour, Legislative Breakfast with Rep. John Gannon and other upcoming events. Easy access to your government in Vermont is a real benefit of living in our little state, but many folks mistakenly believe their voice …
Southern #Vermont Economy Summit Returns May 28th 2020
Dover, VT-- The Fourth Annual Southern Vermont Economy Summit will be held Thursday, May 28th at the Grand Summit Resort at Mount Snow in Dover, Vermont. The Summit is a daylong event with content geared to business and community leaders, entrepreneurs and engaged citizens. This year’s theme is “Power in Numbers.” The Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation and …
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Q and A: #Vermont Communication Union Districts
November 19th BDCC Knowledge Bites Focused on CUDs Southern Vermont – On November 19th at noon a free webinar on the subject of Communications Union District (CUD) formation will be sponsored by Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC). The webinar will provide an overview and answer questions about new Vermont legislation enabling CUDs to advance local …
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Public Hearing on #Vermont Rural Economic Development
Public Hearing on Rural Economic Development to be held December 11th The Rural Economic Development Working Group (REDWnG) of the Vermont House of Representatives invites Vermonters to share thoughts on how to sustain and grow the economy in rural areas of the state. When:Wednesday, December 11th, 6-8pm. Where: Room 11, Vermont Statehouse, Montpelier, Vermont. Who:Vermonters with constructive …
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Rep. Sibilia: October Updates
Greetings from Goose City! Secretary of State Jim Condos and Tom Little in Dover talking about Apportionment and the 2020 Census This email contains information on several opportunities to engage your government and directly weigh in on state policy. Locally, Rep. John Gannon and I are hosting a legislative breakfast for businesses on November 20th …
Vermont State Representative Laura Sibilia 