Representing Dover, Jamaica, Somerset, Stratton and Wardsboro
Last weekend, I stood with neighbors in Jamaica at a candlelight vigil for those who have died while in federal immigration detention. It was simple and short, and it meant a lot to those in attendance. People are dealing with a lot right now, whether they are worried about family, finances, safety, or what comes …
Continue reading Rep. Sibilia: Week 3 of the 2026 Legislative Session
This week marked the first full week of the 2026 legislative session. We are right back to work on long-standing challenges here in Vermont, even as national headlines and events abroad have caused real concern and distress for many of you. I have heard from constituents following the shooting of protesters by federal immigration officers …
Friends and neighbors, This is a longer update than usual. Please find my thoughts on the weekend's news, a legislative reflection on 2025 and my thoughts going into the 2026 session as well as a few timely updates. A moment of concern What we are watching unfold in Venezuela is extraordinary and deeply alarming. The …
Friends and neighbors, As we make our way through December, I know many of you are balancing year-end obligations with preparations for the holidays. The past week’s headlines have been heavy. Gun violence in Rhode Island, ongoing fights in Washington over healthcare costs and accountability, and the attack in Australia as Hanukkah began are hard …
Good evening friends and neighbors, Did you see the northern lights this past week? My husband drove us up to Cooper Hill in Dover to check out the show. I'm really relieved that the federal government shut down has ended, at least for now. If your family was effected and that effect is not resolved …
Dear friends and neighbors, As we observe Veterans Day this coming week, I want to recognize those who have served our country and the families who have stood beside them. We are grateful. The federal government remains shut down in what is now the longest shutdown in U.S. history. For many, this feels like political …
Dear friends and neighbors, I want to start close to home. When things feel uncertain at the national level, Vermont communities continue to do what we always do. We take care of one another. The new community pantry at the Dover Free Library is an example of that spirit in action. Anyone who needs food …
Continue reading Rep. Sibilia: November 2nd Community Update
Dear friends and neighbors, This is us - just before we got married at the turn of the century! TJ and I have been spending time getting ready for winter, checking in on family, and taking pleasure in harvesting from our garden. We are also making plans to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary in November! …
Friends and Neighbors, I hope you’re finding a little time to enjoy these last summer days. Between back-to-school, harvest season, and everything else that keeps us busy in Vermont, I know Fall can feel hectic. A quick update on some local events: My Dover office hours are canceled this month, Saturday, September 6, due to …
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
Vermont State Representative Laura Sibilia 