Good evening, A brief note to remind all that I am hosting online meeting with constituents tomorrow - Saturday - from 11 - noon. Also, like many in our region, I am watching the weather and the track of Henri and reflecting on the ten years that have passed since Irene. Make sure you check …
Rep. Sibilia: August 14th
Good morning, A reminder that I am hosting two in person constituent meetings in Dover and Wardsboro and one online constituent meeting. With the increasing amounts of breakthrough cases in vaccinated people, I will be masked at these in person events and ask that those who attend in person, regardless of vaccination status, also wear …
Rep. Sibilia: August 5th update
A few timely items have emerged on evictions, reporting flood damage and school vaccinations and masking guidance. Federally mandated pause on some evictions The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued an order that may continue to prevent evictions for qualified tenants through October 3, 2021. It is possible, perhaps even likely, …
Rep. Sibilia: August 2, 2021 Update
Good evening State economists forecasting increases in tax revenue for FY 2022 & 2023. Unpredictability from the pandemic may affect overall recovery Many thanks to the Wardsboro and Dover Public Libraries who have agreed to allow me to host monthly in person public office hours Wardsboro library on the 3rd Thursdays from 6-7 pm beginning …
Veteran’s Town Halls – for everyone
From the Vermont Veterans Town Hall site: SUMMER 2021 VETS TOWN HALLS This summer, we’ll have four opportunities to gather – in person and outdoors – as communities to listen to veterans’ stories and reflections. RSVPs are optional, but encouraged; even if you’re not sure you’re going to attend, registering is a great way to …
Christine Hallquist Appointed Executive Director of #Vermont Community Broadband Board
Friends: This afternoon the governor’s office released news that he has selected Christine Hallquist to lead the new Vermont Community Broadband Board. It is hard to think of a Vermonter better qualified for this role! As a former utility CEO for an electric cooperative, and with a second career helping communities organize for universal broadband, …
Rep. Sibilia: Veto overrides, Weighting Task Force named
This week the Legislature went back into session to override two of Governor Scott's vetoes on municipal charter changes. H.177 An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the City of Montpelier and H.227 An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the City of Winooski both allow …
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Attention Southern Vermonters: Shake Up Possible for ’22 Vermont Election Map
Good afternoon all, Those of us who live in Southern Vermont May see our legislative representation change because of population changes over the last decade. Final data from the Census counts will be available this Fall. Your input is being sought by the first group that will recommend district voting maps for the next ten …
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Rep. Sibilia: New Executive Order and Department of Labor updates
AS STATE OF EMERGENCY ENDS, GOVERNOR PHIL SCOTT ACTS TO ENSURE CONTINUITY IN SELECT CRITICAL SERVICES Montpelier, Vt. - With more than 80% of eligible Vermonters having received at least one dose of a COVID-19, vaccine, Governor Scott has removed all state COVID-19 restrictions and the State of Emergency will expire at midnight tonight. “As …
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Rep Sibilia: Vermont COVID restrictions lifted
Good afternoon, Please see the Press Release below. All Vermont COVID-19 restrictions are being lifted and the Vermont State of Emergency will end tomorrow June 15th. For details on which state restrictions are being lifted, see below: ALL state restrictions are being lifted. This has been a year of both profound loss and discovery, and …
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Vermont State Representative Laura Sibilia 