Representing Dover, Jamaica, Somerset, Stratton and Wardsboro
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
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
Dear Friends and Neighbors, A quick update as we head into the weekend. This Saturday, April 5th, I’ll be holding office hours at the Dover Free Library from 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM. Stop by if you have any questions or ideas you want to discuss. Later in the day, I’ll speak at the Hands …
Continue reading Rep. Sibilia: Week 13 of the 2025 Vermont Legislative Session
Dear friends and neighbors, We are home on Town Meeting Break this week. A quick reminder: I’ll be hosting two listening and education policy discussion sessions over the Town Meeting Week break: Friday, March 7th in person at the Dover Town Office from 5:30-7, and Saturday, March 8th online. at 11 am. Additionally, the Speaker’s Office has …
Continue reading Rep. Sibilia: Week 9 of the 2025 Vermont Legislative Session
Dear Friends and Neighbors, As we move further into the legislative session, I want to take a moment to reflect on a lot of important conversations happening across Vermont. This past week, we saw Vermonters exercising their right to protest, a key part of our democracy. We also hosted our Communications Union Districts (CUDs) in …
Continue reading Rep. Sibilia: Week 5 of the 2025 Vermont Legislative Session
Dear Friends and Neighbors: There’s a lot happening at the State House, and I appreciate everyone who has reached out with questions and concerns. As we navigate federal policy changes, state budget proposals, and major shifts in education funding, I want to assure you that many Vermonters, legislators, advocates, and local leaders, are working hard …
Continue reading Rep. Sibilia: Week 4 of the 2025 Vermont Legislative Session
Vermont State Representative Laura Sibilia 