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Updates from Montpelier
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Rep. Ashley Bartley
Feb 24 min read
Weekly Legislative Update: February 2, 2025
From the Governor's budget address to the omnibus housing bill, there's a lot happening in Montpelier!
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Rep. Ashley Bartley
Jan 243 min read
The Future of Education Funding in Vermont
My first update on the future of education and the discussions occurring in Montpelier.
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Rep. Ashley Bartley
Jan 204 min read
Weekly Legislative Update: January 20, 2025
My weekly legislative report!
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Rep. Ashley Bartley
Jan 125 min read
Weekly Legislative Update: January 12, 2025
Rep. Ashley Bartley's weekly legislative update.
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Rep. Ashley Bartley
Jan 73 min read
Op-Ed: Balancing Reform, Affordability, and Vermont’s Future
Let's ensure Vermont remains a place where families, seniors, and future generations can thrive—without being priced out, overburdened, or
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Rep. Ashley Bartley
Dec 18, 20241 min read
Legislator for a Day Program
I am excited to share with you an initiative I am hoping to launch, this legislative session: the “Legislator for a Day Program,”...
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Rep. Ashley Bartley
Dec 9, 20241 min read
I want to hear from you! Please take my 2025 Legislative Survey!
In January, we’ll launch the first half of our legislative biennium, and I want to ensure your voice is heard. Your insights are...
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Rep. Ashley Bartley
Nov 27, 20242 min read
We're ready to work for you!
The hardworking School Boards in the Franklin-1 communities of Fairfax and Georgia are diligently working to fund essential school...
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Rep. Ashley Bartley
Nov 6, 20241 min read
THANK YOU!
Representing you is an honor of my life!
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Rep. Ashley Bartley
Oct 8, 20241 min read
Governor Phil Scott to come to Fairfax for Chris Mattos
Join Representatives Ashley Bartley and Carolyn Branagan for a rally with Governor Phil Scott for Senate candidate Chris Mattos! The...
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Rep. Ashley Bartley
Oct 7, 20245 min read
Fairfax Voter Project
Ashley Bartley's response to the Fairfax Voter Project questionnaire.
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Rep. Ashley Bartley
Sep 30, 20242 min read
A VOTE FOR CHRIS MATTOS IS A VOTE FOR BIPARTISAN PROGRESS AND BALANCE
Support Chris Mattos for the State Senate!
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Rep. Ashley Bartley
May 9, 20243 min read
Vermont General Assembly Passes Legislation That Will Lead to Improved Gender Pay Equality
For Immediate Release May 9, 2024 Vermont General Assembly Passes Legislation That Will Lead to Improved Gender Pay Equality Efforts show...
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Rep. Ashley Bartley
May 6, 20243 min read
Rural Legislators: Vermont’s new child care law is already paying dividends in our communities
The following op-ed was co-written by Representatives Ashley Bartley, Kelly Pajala, Tristan Roberts, and Katherine Sims Photo credit:...
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Rep. Ashley Bartley
May 2, 20242 min read
Update on the "Yield Bill"
I'm reaching out to provide clarity on the contents of the Yield Bill as it passed through the House. There seems to be some confusion...
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Rep. Ashley Bartley
Apr 27, 20241 min read
We're announcing our joint candidacy for re-election!
It has been a privilege to serve as representatives for Fairfax and Georgia over the past two years. Together, we've diligently fought...
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Rep. Ashley Bartley
Apr 23, 20243 min read
Legislative Update: April 24, 2024
Education Funding and the Yield Bill Many of you have reached out seeking clarity on this year's property tax situation, and until late...
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Rep. Ashley Bartley
Apr 3, 20244 min read
Legislative Update: April 3, 2024
It has been a very busy and expensive few weeks in Montpelier. Many major bills were pushed through crossover, many were left behind on...
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Rep. Ashley Bartley
Mar 24, 20243 min read
H.704 Passes!
On March 21, 2024, the Vermont House of Representatives passed H.704 - an act relating to disclosure of compensation in job...
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Rep. Ashley Bartley
Mar 13, 20244 min read
Legislative Update: March 13, 2024
Today, Governor Phil Scott asked Rep. Elder (D) and I to speak at his weekly press conference on the lack of housing reform progress....
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