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...
Category: Legislation
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 …
Southern Vermont Public Hearing on Artificial Intelligence in #Vermont
Public Hearing on Artificial Intelligence in Vermont Manchester, VT - The Artificial Intelligence Task Force will hold a public hearing: October 10, 2019 4:45-7:00 PM Dana L. Thompson Memorial Park, Park House Activity Room 340 Recreation Park Rd, Manchester Center, VT 05255 The task force was created by the Vermont Legislature to investigate the benefits …
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Rep. Sibilia: September news and updates
Goodbye to legends, broadband next steps, Immigration in Vermont?, Events!
Equifax settlement, weatherization, water quality, working lands and mental health
Good evening,I hope you all had time to enjoy some of this weekend's beautiful weather. A few updates relevant to tax issues, the Equifax data breach and a settlement for Vermonters whose information was stolen, a new home weatherization incentive program for moderate income households and two opportunities to provide some direct feedback to critical …
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Sibilia: Final report of the 2019 Vermont Legislative Session
Some may know my father passed away last month. As a result, I missed several votes at the end of the session which I will discuss below. Speaker of the House Mitzi Johnson confers with Republican Leader Patti McCoy, Assistant Republican Leader Rob LeClair, Progressive Leader Robin Chesnut-Tagerman and independent Ben Jickling as the House …
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Sibilia: End of Session Report on House Energy and Technology Committee
The House Energy and Technology Committee deals with matters relating to energy, including the regulation of power generation, transmission facilities, energy efficiency, natural gas facilities, and siting of energy facilities; utilities, including rates and quality of service; telecommunications, siting of telecommunications facilities, the buildout of cellular and broadband services, and rates and quality of service; …
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Week 17 of the Vermont Legislative Session
Constitutional amendment, banning plastic bags and a major problem emerges in the education fund
Week 16 of the Vermont legislative session
Lead bill passes House, Green Up Day details, countdown to the end of session
Vermont State Representative Laura Sibilia 