Representing Dover, Jamaica, Somerset, Stratton and Wardsboro
This week the governor put forward his proposal for the FY 22 budget. The next steps are for the House to consider and make its recommendations and then for the Senate to consider and make their reccome4ndations. Usually the legislative session ends when the negotiations end and budget is agreed to by the governor, the …
Good afternoon, This week we will see vaccinations begin for those 75 and older (see details below) and on Tuesday there will be a Joint Assembly – to hear the Budget Message of the Governor at 1:00 P.M. The Joint Assembly proceedings, can be viewed at: https://legislature.vermont.gov/senate/streaming/joint-assembly This week we have three significant financial reports …
Friends and neighbors, Vermont Secretary of State Jim Condos virtually administers the Oath of Office to Vermont Legislators in 2021 Taking the Oath of Office to start a fourth term representing the district of Windham-Bennington The 2021 session began virtually (and the 2020 session officially ended) on Wednesday January 6th. Shortly after Vermont's Legislators took …
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Good afternoon all, The Vermont Department of Health has new town updates and we can see that week over week there are 25 new cases in the Whitingham, Wilmington and Dover area. Bennington has several outbreaks including with their Police Department and with workers at the Veteran's Home. I know we all hope for a …
MEDIA ALERT: INFORMATION FOR PUA CLAIMANTS Montpelier – Active Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) claimants that are unable to file their weekly claim with the Vermont Department of Labor for the week ending December 26, 2020, are likely experiencing this because they have already received the maximum number of weeks through the program under the original …
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Good afternoon all, My Christmas morning walk was beautiful I hope you have found moments of joy and peace during the Hanukkah and Christmas seasons. I'm working to get a more comprehensive legislative update and survey out to you all prior to the session, but wanted to update you all on some local, state and …
Rep. Sibilia: December 6th Updates #VTLightsTheWay
Vermonters have reported receiving an email or text message claiming to be from the Vermont Department of Labor, promising to pay “COVID-19 Benefits and Compensation” to eligible workers. A large sum of money is promised to be paid pending ID Verification. This is a phishing scam that attempts to steal your personal information and your …
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Lots of current topics with source data Good afternoon friends and neighbors, My heartfelt gratitude to all who are complying with the federal and state guidelines and limiting social interactions during this holiday. There is currently a mandatory quarantine period for all traveling to Vermont. I know folks are tired and missing their families and …
This commentary is submitted by Rep. Laura Sibilia of Dover, Rep. Terry Norris of Shoreham, Rep. Kelly Pajala of Londonderry and Rep. Barbara Murphy of Fairfax Vermont independents looking for consensus building Speaker of the House The national and Vermont election results provide legislators with important takeaways. It seems clear our nation wants more kindness, …
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Vermont State Representative Laura Sibilia 