Representing Dover, Jamaica, Somerset, Stratton and Wardsboro
Friends and neighbors, I hope you were able to spend time with family and friends over the Thanksgiving holiday. We were grateful to spend time with two of our kids and family! My daughter and I were lucky enough to spend a few days in Canada including visiting Notre Dame Cathedral. Thank you for staying …
Rural Caucus Leaders: Vermonters Deserve Notice and a Fair Voice in Land-Use Decisions Vermont is undergoing the most significant land-use regulation update in over fifty years. As Tier 2 and Tier 3 mapping and rulemaking under Act 181 of 2024 move forward, decisions are being made right now that will affect how Vermonters access their …
Statement on Reported Misconduct by Young Republican Leaders The messages revealed by POLITICO this week are appalling — not just offensive, but dehumanizing. https://www.politico.com/news/2025/10/14/private-chat-among-young-gop-club-members-00592146 Leaders of Young Republican groups reportedly joked about gas chambers, slavery, rape, and Hitler, and used racist, antisemitic, and misogynistic language. That kind of rhetoric obscures everything good about public service. …
Who Is They Political violence is not protest, debate, or disagreement. It strikes at the heart of democracy — the responsibility we all share to govern ourselves. The recent assassinations of Charlie Kirk and Minnesota Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband show how quickly violence is replacing dialogue in our national life. Vermonters cannot …
Friends and Neighbors, This summer has been full of significant developments in our district, across Vermont, and nationally. In this newsletter I will share some highlights of what is happening now and what it may mean for us. I will continue to regularly hold office hours on the 3rd Thursday of the month at the …
In this update: Healthcare changes • Education reform • Climate plan • Clean Heat pause • New recovery tools Friends and neighbors, Our family is grateful to have just welcomed our daughter home from overseas military service. Thank you to those who reached out with kind words and concern during her deployment, it meant a …
Continue reading Rep. Sibilia: Summer reflections on Healthcare, Education and Climate
Friends and neighbors, The Legislature has officially adjourned for the 2025 session. It was a challenging and consequential year, especially around education. Below, I’ve shared updates on the major bills passed on the final day, including statewide reforms to school funding and governance, updated election procedures, and a new phone-free policy for schools. I’ve also …
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
Vermont State Representative Laura Sibilia 