Representing Dover, Jamaica, Somerset, Stratton and Wardsboro
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, …
Continue reading Rep Sibilia: Week 21 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 …
Continue reading Rep Sibilia: Week 20 of the 2025 Legislative Session
Hello from the State House, We are in the final stretch of the 2025 legislative session, and big bills are emerging including on clean water infrastructure, health care oversight, education governance, land use, and youth digital safety. Many bills are advancing, some are evolving quickly, and several will require careful negotiation between the House, Senate, …
Continue reading Rep Sibilia: Week 19 of the 2025 Legislative Session
Dear friends and neighbors, Wishing you a peaceful and meaningful Mother’s Day. I'm grateful to be spending time with some of my kids, my mom and my-mother-in-law this weekend. As we approach the final weeks of the 2025 legislative session, I’m sharing updates on key bills and topics Vermonters have been raising with me. Thank …
Continue reading Rep. Sibilia: Week 18 of the 2025 Vermont Legislative Session
Dear Friends and Neighbors, I'll be holding office hours tomorrow, Saturday, May 3, from 11:00 a.m. to noon at the Dover Free Library. I hope to see you there. Tomorrow is also Green Up Day! You can find local meeting points and details for our towns here. Following Education in the Senate: H.454 – A …
Continue reading Rep. Sibilia: Week 17 of the 2025 Vermont Legislative Session
updated: 5/2/2025 3:30 pmupdated: 5/1/2025 10:22 amoriginally published April 30th, 2025 Many Vermonters are concerned about recent federal actions and how they may impact the relationship between federal, state and local law enforcement and Vermont communities, particularly related to immigration enforcement. A new executive order from the White House calls for broader police powers and …
Continue reading Sibilia: Know Your Rights When Interacting with Law Enforcement
Dear Friends and Neighbors, As federal actions continue to ripple through our communities, impacting everything from healthcare and housing to civil liberties, it's more important than ever that we stay informed, connected, and ready to support one another. This newsletter includes updates on actions the Vermont Legislature is taking on data privacy, medical debt relief, …
Continue reading Rep. Sibilia: Week 16 of the 2025 Vermont Legislative Session
Dear Friends and Neighbors, As threats to free speech and due process grow nationally, Vermonters are organizing. This weekend, protests are planned across the Southern Vermont region in Bellows Falls, Brattleboro, and Keene, and I’ve shared resources below on how to safely exercise your rights. I've also just published a blog post about some concerning …
Continue reading Rep. Sibilia: Week 15 of the 2025 Vermont Legislative Session
Our Systems are in Trouble. Recent detentions of international and immigrant students, including a Turkish doctoral student at Tufts who was transported to Vermont and a Palestinian resident of Vermont, raise serious questions about whether our institutions are upholding core American principles of due process, free speech, and equal protection under the law. These cases …
Continue reading Sibilia: Due Process, Free Speech, and Legal Presence
Dear Friends and Neighbors, This week, we passed a significant piece of legislation, H.454, aimed at overhauling our education system to better serve Vermont’s students and communities. It's a bill that reflects bold thinking and, like all major reforms, it’s going to take continued collaboration to get it right. But that’s what we do in …
Continue reading Rep. Sibilia: Week 14 of the 2025 Vermont Legislative Session
Vermont State Representative Laura Sibilia 