As we celebrate Thanksgiving, it’s important for each of us to remember that even though we live in turbulent times, there’s a lot of good all around us. Luckily, here in Vermont, you don’t have to look too far to find it. I want to wish everyone a safe, and happy Thanksgiving.
Congratulations to all of the officers who were elected yesterday at the @VTGOP Reorganization, including our own Rep. @zacharyjharvey who was elected Vice Chairman! Congratulations Zak!!
One of the many things I love about Vermont is the sense of community and neighbors helping neighbors. Yesterday, I had the opportunity to spend some time at Casella’s annual Wheels for Warmth. What an incredible event that helps keep Vermonters safe on our roads and warm in their homes during the winter. A strong showing from the Rutland County delegation and @GovPhilScott!
Burlington is on the brink. The current situation has been years in the making at the hands of the city’s mayor and its city council. Citizens and businesses are pleading for help — when will Burlington’s leaders answer their cries and address this public safety crisis?
Powerful statement from Public Safety Commissioner Morrison who leads the @VTStatePolice.
🎥: @GovPhilScott@VTDC802@VTGOP
I'm thankful for all those that voted to elect me last fall and those who have come out this evening to support us. We made great gains this past year. We all need to stay engaged to ensure we continue those gains next year to achieve affordability for Vermonters.
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Join Sen. Heffernan, Fmr Gov. Jim Douglas, and I for an ice cream social/meet and greet on Thursday, August 14th, from 6:30 - 8:30 pm in the Ferrisburgh Town Hall! I’m excited to meet with my constituents to discuss my work in the legislature and how you can get involved! #vtpoli
Join Sen. Heffernan, Fmr Gov. Jim Douglas, and I for an ice cream social/meet and greet on Thursday, August 14th, from 6:30 - 8:30 pm in the Ferrisburgh Town Hall! I’m excited to meet with my constituents to discuss my work in the legislature and how you can get involved! #vtpoli
Vermont spends the second most per pupil in the country when it comes to education. In 2015, Vermont was roughly 10 percentage points over the national average on key metrics. In 2022, we were at or close to the national average and fell below other New England states.
In January I outlined my vision for this session which included an education transformation plan so our kids get a better education at a rate taxpayers can afford. I still believe there's a path forward for education transformation that most agree is needed.
We are hopeful that tonight will be the last night of the legislative session. However, conference committees on both education and housing have not met consensus and we are expecting a late night. We must be willing to stay until the work is done, and must be done right!
We are clearly at a crossroads: we can make bold change and give our schools and taxpayers a better path, or we can yet again kick can, forcing these same budget cuts and rising taxes year after year.