Representing Dover, Jamaica, Somerset, Stratton and Wardsboro
A few updates on healthcare, education and energy policies this week. From January through May, the Legislature is in session Tuesday through Friday. We spend most of our time working in policy committees of 8 to 11 members, then all 150 members head to the House floor for bill introductions and debate. Each floor session …
Continue reading Rep Sibilia: Week 10 of the 2025 Legislative Session
Dear friends and neighbors, We are home on Town Meeting Break this week. A quick reminder: I’ll be hosting two listening and education policy discussion sessions over the Town Meeting Week break: Friday, March 7th in person at the Dover Town Office from 5:30-7, and Saturday, March 8th online. at 11 am. Additionally, the Speaker’s Office has …
Continue reading Rep. Sibilia: Week 9 of the 2025 Vermont Legislative Session
April 30th update: Today, VTGOP Senate Minority Leader Scott Beck is proposing a gimmick amendment to the state budget aimed at repealing key provisions of Vermont's existing climate laws. Notably, he failed to provide any replacement language or mechanism for these changes. This approach highlights a broader pattern we see with federal actions that harm …
Town Meeting Q&A – Your Questions, My Follow-Up Today, I attended Town Meetings in Dover, Jamaica, Stratton and Wardsboro and had good conversations with constituents. As always, I appreciated the opportunity to hear your concerns, answer your questions, and take notes on the ones that need more follow-up. Below is a Q&A with some of …
Continue reading Rep. Sibilia: Town Meeting Q&A – Your Questions, My Follow-Up
This weekend, I will hold office hours at the Dover Free Library. Key updates include potential tariffs on Canadian electricity affecting energy costs for Vermonters and the introduction of the Governor's education reform bill. I'm hosting discussions on education reform during Town Meeting Week. Additionally, a proposal for tax breaks for military retirees is gaining support, and help for Vermonters to claim available tax credits.
Dear friends and neighbors, The photo collage above came from mail I received this week in my statehouse mailbox. Things are moving noticeably slower this year as major changes to the education system are worked on and committees try to get a handle on the size of the impacts we may be seeing from federal …
Continue reading Rep. Sibilia: Week 7 of the 2025 Vermont Legislative Session
Dear Friends and Neighbors, This week, I had a conversation with a new colleague who expressed concern and worry about the perceived lack of attention we are paying at the state level to the national issues that are causing alarm among Vermonters. People are worried, and I understand why. What we are seeing at the …
Continue reading Rep. Sibilia: Week 6 of the 2025 Vermont Legislative Session
Dear Friends and Neighbors, As we move further into the legislative session, I want to take a moment to reflect on a lot of important conversations happening across Vermont. This past week, we saw Vermonters exercising their right to protest, a key part of our democracy. We also hosted our Communications Union Districts (CUDs) in …
Continue reading Rep. Sibilia: Week 5 of the 2025 Vermont Legislative Session
Dear Friends and Neighbors: There’s a lot happening at the State House, and I appreciate everyone who has reached out with questions and concerns. As we navigate federal policy changes, state budget proposals, and major shifts in education funding, I want to assure you that many Vermonters, legislators, advocates, and local leaders, are working hard …
Continue reading Rep. Sibilia: Week 4 of the 2025 Vermont Legislative Session
Dear Friends and Neighbors, My next office hours are in person at the Dover Free Library from 11-noon on Saturday, February 1, 2025. This week, it was noteworthy to see almost every member of the House and Senate come together to hear Governor Scott’s proposal for reforming education. In my time serving, I don’t recall …
Continue reading Rep. Sibilia: Week 3 of the 2025 Vermont Legislative Session
Vermont State Representative Laura Sibilia 