Who Is They Political violence is not protest, debate, or disagreement. It strikes at the heart of democracy — the responsibility we all share to govern ourselves. The recent assassinations of Charlie Kirk and Minnesota Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband show how quickly violence is replacing dialogue in our national life. Vermonters cannot …
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Rep. Sibilia: September 5th 2025 Update
Friends and Neighbors, I hope you’re finding a little time to enjoy these last summer days. Between back-to-school, harvest season, and everything else that keeps us busy in Vermont, I know Fall can feel hectic. A quick update on some local events: My Dover office hours are canceled this month, Saturday, September 6, due to …
Rep. Sibilia: August 2025 Update
Friends and Neighbors, This summer has been full of significant developments in our district, across Vermont, and nationally. In this newsletter I will share some highlights of what is happening now and what it may mean for us. I will continue to regularly hold office hours on the 3rd Thursday of the month at the …
Rep. Sibilia: Office Hours in Wardsboro Thursday 8/21
Good evening, I’ll be holding office hours tomorrow, Thursday, August 21, at 6:00 PM at the Wardsboro Library. A great deal has been happening this summer; in Montpelier, across our communities, and nationally. These developments will have real impacts on Vermont families, businesses and local governments. I’ll be sharing a detailed update with you this …
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Rep. Sibilia: Summer reflections on Healthcare, Education and Climate
In this update: Healthcare changes • Education reform • Climate plan • Clean Heat pause • New recovery tools Friends and neighbors, Our family is grateful to have just welcomed our daughter home from overseas military service. Thank you to those who reached out with kind words and concern during her deployment, it meant a …
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Rep. Sibilia: End of the Session
Friends and neighbors, The Legislature has officially adjourned for the 2025 session. It was a challenging and consequential year, especially around education. Below, I’ve shared updates on the major bills passed on the final day, including statewide reforms to school funding and governance, updated election procedures, and a new phone-free policy for schools. I’ve also …
Rep. Sibilia: Updates on H.454, utility assessments
Friends and neighbors, Join me tomorrow in Jamaica at 9 am to hear from our Congresswoman Becca Balint. My next ofice hours will be Thursday June 17th at 6 pm iat the Wardsboro Library. Peaceful protest in protected by the Constituion. Here is information to stay safe: Protecting yourself when protesting, Know Your Rights: What to …
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Rep Sibilia: Week 21 of the 2025 Legislative Session
Friends and Neighbors, We left the State House just after midnight and will return in two weeks to finish our work. Despite progress on many issues, the Legislature was unable to adjourn as expected due to continued disagreement on an education reform bill. Below are updates on where key efforts stand—including education, housing, data privacy, …
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Memorial Day 2025
Today we remember and honor the lives of those lost in service to our country. Among them is Corporal Tristan Southworth of Walden, a son of Vermont and of my new colleague Rep. Michael Southworth. Tristan was just 21 when he was killed in action in Afghanistan in 2010. A member of the Vermont National …
Rep Sibilia: Week 20 of the 2025 Legislative Session
Good evening, This week, I had the opportunity to make my first trip up into the dome of the State House and enjoyed a close-up view of Ceres, the Goddess of Agriculture statue that stands atop the dome, as well as a sweeping view of Montpelier. It was a rare and welcome moment of perspective …
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Vermont State Representative Laura Sibilia 