Representing Dover, Jamaica, Somerset, Stratton and Wardsboro
Vermont Climate Adaptation Laws: Understanding the Global Warming Solutions Act and Clean Heat Standard On Wednesday, August 14, 2024, Windham-2 Representative Laura Sibilia will host a moderated information session about two of Vermont's ongoing policy efforts to adapt to climate change: the Global Warming Solutions Act (GWSA) and the development of a Clean Heat …
Good evening, This past weekend, I attended a Rodel Fellowship | Council on Foreign Relations forum in New York City. The event brought together a diverse group of leaders and policymakers of all political persuasions for discussions on democracy, global security, and digital privacy. Why would a state legislator from rural Vermont care about foreign …
Continue reading Rep. Sibilia: Healthcare forums, tax rates, July Office Hours
Representative Laura Sibilia of Dover is holding upcoming office hours for the month of July. This is an opportunity for constituents to meet with Laura in person, share their concerns, and discuss legislative issues. Laura Sibilia is the elected representative for the Windham-2 district and the towns of Dover, Jamaica, Stratton, Somerset and Wardsboro. She …
Please join me in person at the Wardsboro Library on Thursday night June 20th at 6 pm for open discussion and my monthly office hours. Brief updates on yesterday's veto session and my votes below. Please watch for upcoming information sessions on the Act 250 bill, Property taxes and the education finance structure, and energy …
Continue reading Rep Sibilia: Veto Session & Office Hours Thursday
Governor’s Veto of Yield Bill Creates Confusion for Vermonters By Rep. Laura Sibilia While it's important to recognize the complexities inherent in our state education finance mechanisms, Governor Phil Scott’s recent veto of the annual property tax bill, H.887, creates even more confusion for Vermonters. The legislation, known as the “yield bill,” is required for …
Continue reading Rep. Sibilia: Veto of Yield Bill Creates Confusion for Vermonters
Good evening, Please join me tomorrow, Saturday June 1st at 11 am at the Dover Free Library for monthly office hours. Spending on political messaging is increasing related to expected Veto Session votes on Renewable Energy Modernization, Safe Injection Sites and the Yield Bill which funds locally approved budgets across the state. We are also …
Good evening! The 2024 session adjourned after 1 am on May 13th. A veto session is scheduled for mid June - if necessary. Governor Scott has indicated he may veto several bills, including the Yield Bill which determines statewide property tax rates after factoring in locally voted on budgets in addition to increases or decreases …
Continue reading Rep. Sibilia: Adjournment and Veto Session update
Affordability is a real problem for many Vermonters right now. Everything from food to healthcare to heating fuel has gotten more expensive, and it’s hitting people hard. Big Oil companies and their backers want you to believe that enacting the Clean Heat Standard in 2025 will make things worse by raising your heating costs. But …
Continue reading Rep. Sibilia: Doing Nothing is Not Going to Protect Your Pocketbook
My next Public Office Hours are at the Dover Free Library Saturday, May 4th from 11-noon - please stop on by. Diagnostic Breast Imaging Legislation signed into Law Last week the Governor signed into law H.621. I'm pleased to have worked with Representative Melanie Carpenter and Susan G. Komen® to introduce this legislation to make …
Continue reading Rep. Sibilia: Week 15 of the 2024 Legislative Session
Wishing all those celebrating a joyous and meaningful Passover! May this festival of freedom and renewal bring blessings of peace, happiness, and prosperity to you and your loved ones. Education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom. - George Washington Carver Dover students visited the statehouse last week! This week is a …
Continue reading Rep. Sibilia: Week 14 & debating the golden door of freedom
Vermont State Representative Laura Sibilia 