AT THE STATEHOUSE

Last week, Speaker of the House Mitzi Johnson asked House Committees  to address the ramifications of COVID-19 in Vermont and what actions we can take. Each committee developed a list and— when legislation was called for— legislative counsel drafted it, committees took testimony and worked to edit it, and those committees came to the House Floor where we voted unanimously to approve each piece of legislation. We remained at the State House until our work was complete, working across party lines and suspending rules …

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The pace at the State House is picking up as we work on advancing policies that
create an economy that works for everyone, not just a select few. Vermont
faces its share of challenges and opportunities. We have a plan of action to
give all Vermonters a fair shot and ensure a strong future.

I’m deeply disappointed the Governor vetoed the bill to raise the minimum wage for Vermonters, this is his second veto on this issue. The bill would raise the minimum wage to $11.75 in 2021 and $12.55 in …

Today we passed a resolution honoring and remembering Paul Bruhn. Paul had an incredible passion for Vermont and for bringing people together. I think Senator Leahy said it best: “Paul became the founding executive director of the Preservation Trust of Vermont in 1980 and since then he has helped the Preservation Trust save countless architectural treasures in every corner of the state, helped reinvent communities that had eroded through years of neglect, and helped our state capitalize on its unique identity. There is hardly a …

Last week, Vermonters from all corners of the state returned to the Statehouse for the 2020 legislative session. The speaker kicked off the first day with her vision to create an economy that works for everyone, not just a select few. Vermont faces its share of challenges and opportunities. We have a plan of action to give all Vermonters a fair shot and ensure a strong Vermont future.

During the 2019 session, House Democrats led initiatives to move all 14 counties forward. We invested in child …