Representing Dover, Jamaica, Somerset, Stratton and Wardsboro
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
Good evening, I’m very happy to report I will be serving as co-chair of the Rural Caucus again this year, alongside my fellow co-chairs: Rep. Lisa Hango (R), Rep. Monique Priestly (D), and our Clerk Rep. Lucy Boyden (D). Our first meeting brought together about 30 members, and I’m excited to see so many new …
Continue reading Rep. Sibilia: Week 2 of Vermont’s 2025 Legislative Session
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The legislative session has begun and is marked by significant changes in the House. With 50 new members and fewer than 40 who served before 2020, we’ve lost a great deal of institutional knowledge. While rebuilding this memory will take time, it also presents new opportunities for collaboration and innovation. The …
Dear Friends and Neighbors, I hope you have had warm and safe holidays with those you love. TJ and I are grateful to have spent time with our children and extended families and to have been able to connect with our deployed soldier over the holiday. We are looking forward to a new year of …
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a happy first day of Hanukkah. For me this time of year is about unity and coming together. I hope you are warm and safe and finding peace with your friends and loved ones. Best Wishes for the New Year,Laura
Vermont State Representative Laura Sibilia 