Rep. Stevens on H.454: ‘A finished bill is never perfect, and is always a compromise.’
I’d like to share with constituents how I voted on H.454, why I voted the way I did, and how I got there.
LETTER: Have your used tennis balls to go to the dogs
I have started a Tennis Ball Drive. Gently used tennis balls would be appreciated to give the dogs of the Waterbury Unleashed Dog Park something to play with.
LETTER: Consider giving each school a unique focus
The Harwood Unified Union School District’s decision not to consolidate schools is disappointing to those of us who hoped to see more efficient use of resources and stronger academic opportunities for students.
Op-Ed: Missing the mark on education reform
If and when the governor and Legislature agree on something they call “transformational educational reform,” it’s unlikely to be what most people expected or wanted.
Education reform: Next steps
Our executive and legislative branches have failed during this biennium to come up with a workable education reform.
Don’t let Vermont Become Maryland: Stop bill H.454
I am deeply urging Vermonters to reject bill H.454. Vermont could make the same mistakes Maryland did, which will change schools, making them less unique to the community.
Op-Ed: H.454 is another tax hike disguised as reform
Most Vermonters agree that our state is facing an affordability crisis, yet few suggest the solution is to raise taxes on low and middle-income Vermonters.
Vt. asylum advocates fast-track detention defense training after new ICE action
In response to a sudden spike in immigration enforcement activity, the Vermont Asylum Assistance Project has launched a rapid-response legal orientation and screening initiative for individuals detained by federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Vt. correctional facilities.
Zuckerman: Governor: 1; Legislature: 0
Once again, the Vermont Legislature has failed to stand up for Vermont’s education system and has failed to defend our rural schools.
LETTER: Vermonters want better wildlife protections
It’s clear that Vermonters want stronger protections for wildlife, so why do privileged special interest groups seem to have the governor’s ear?
Response to Rep. Conlon: Vermonters deserve vision, not austerity
What Vermont needs is investment, not abandonment. We need a virtuous cycle of growth: strong schools, vibrant communities, and policies that support working families.
To the Harwood board: Take school closures off the table
Please don’t head into your summer break with closure and consolidation plans still on the table. Conduct your building studies. Model renovation and innovation costs. But don’t leave these other options hanging over our heads.
LETTER: Time to say goodbye to The Tiny Acorn
With just three more months of magic, I write and share this news on behalf of Bob and Sally Dain, proprietors of The Tiny Acorn for over 20 years. The Tiny Acorn will close its doors on August 15.
LETTER: A reminder that summer hounding training begins in Vt. on June 1
The hound “training” season begins on June 1 in Vermont and lasts all summer long, offering wildlife little reprieve from harassment. The practice can be particularly traumatic at this time of year for mother animals and their offspring.
MakerSphere Wood Shop at a Crossroads: Community support needed
MakerSphere, Waterbury’s non-profit art and maker organization, is calling on the community to help preserve one of its most promising and impactful initiatives: the MakerSphere Wood Shop.
Op-Ed: Stop the government takeover of our public schools
A false narrative is sweeping Vermont, one carefully constructed by Gov. Phil Scott and disturbingly echoed by lawmakers in both the Democratic and Republican parties. It’s a story that our property taxes are out of control simply because our schools are spending too much.
Lt. Gov. Rodgers: Tilting at windmills won’t get hay in the barn
It’s time we refocus our efforts on the issues that matter most to Vermonters. Let’s prioritize practical solutions over costly legal battles.
Treasurer Pieciak: Extending a hand to our northern neighbors
In this moment of division, I’m here to say: Vermont chooses a different path. We choose to stand with Canada.
Rep. Stevens: Bills in flux are keeping adjournment at bay
Several bills still being considered in both the House and Senate likely will have to go to conference which will delay adjournment. It’s looking like the end of May at the earliest.
Rep. Wood: Constitutional amendment goes to the voters in Nov. 2026
In November 2026, voters will decide whether to amend the Vermont Constitution. An amendment that establishes employees’ right to collectively bargain will be on the ballot. Amending