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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...
Vermont’s elected independents push for non partisan representation on apportionment board #vtpoli
Vermont's elected independents push for non partisan representation on apportionment board Vermont's five elected independent legislators have introduced legislation that will add two residents of the state - who are not affiliated with any political party - to the Legislative Apportionment Board. H.236 has been introduced in the House and sent to the Government Operations …
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changing telecommunications markets are no longer just accelerating regional economic inequality but are compromising the safety of our citizens
Sibilia to run for re-election to Vermont House
Good evening, Over the past four years, I have provided a consistent voice for our district, our businesses, towns, taxpayers and our schools, our students and the need to reform our education finance system. My work on telecommunications is linked to several internet and cell expansions in our district. As an independent I have consistently worked to find …
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2018 Session – Acts to reduce violence in our schools and communities
During the Legislative Session there are typically three different groups of eighth grade pages that rotate in for six-week terms to the statehouse. The pages are a group of students from all backgrounds and areas of our state who carry messages back and forth to legislators from their constituents and other legislators. This year’s second …
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Lawmakers Demand Secretary of Education Clarify Position on Education Weighting Study or Face Possible Litigation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 14, 2017 WILMINGTON, VT – State Representatives Laura Sibilia (I-Dover), John Gannon (D-Wilmington) and Ben Jickling (I-Randolph) sent a letter to Secretary of the Vermont Agency of Education Rebecca Holcomb seeking clarification on the Secretary’s position on completing the mandated weighting study contained in Act 49. A recent article quoted the …
