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Updates from Montpelier

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Mar 20, 20231 min read

Paid Family Leave Update

When I voted against H.66, an act related to Paid Family Leave, in committee, one of the reasons was the draft legislation includes a...

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Vermont needs housing and that requires your help!

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Mar 8, 20232 min read

Vermont needs housing and that requires your help!

One of the limiting factors in the Vermont economy at this current moment is housing. No matter what impediment you're discussing, it has...

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Mar 2, 20231 min read

Say NO to S.5 - a Carbon Tax!

We need your help! Contact your Senator and demand they vote NO on S.5 – a Carbon Tax! Sign our petition: https://tinyurl.com/3ah7r8wz...

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Weekly Legislative Update: February 28, 2023

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Feb 28, 20232 min read

Weekly Legislative Update: February 28, 2023

Town meeting day is nearly here! This week, Rep. Carolyn Branagan and I created a document that will be distributed on Georgia and...

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Feb 22, 20231 min read

First Sponsored Bill Introduced

When life hands you lemons, you introduce legislation. I’m proud to have my first bill introduced on the floor today. “H.318: an act...

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Weekly Legislative Update: February 21, 2023

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Feb 21, 20233 min read

Weekly Legislative Update: February 21, 2023

Paid Family Leave Update The House Committee on General & Housing passed H.66, an act related to Paid Family Leave, out of committee on a...

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Medicaid Covering Breast Pumps Legislation

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Feb 17, 20231 min read

Medicaid Covering Breast Pumps Legislation

Today, I submitted for introduction legislation that allows those on Medicaid to receive a breast pump at the start of their third...

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Statement on H.66 (Paid Family Leave) Passing Out of General & Housing

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Feb 16, 20232 min read

Statement on H.66 (Paid Family Leave) Passing Out of General & Housing

Today, the House Committee on General & Housing passed H.66, an act related to Paid Family Leave, out of committee on a 9-3 vote;...

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Senate Government Operations Testimony on S.39

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Feb 15, 20236 min read

Senate Government Operations Testimony on S.39

Today, I was invited to testify in the Senate Government Operations Committee on S.39. I want to thank Senator Ruth Hardy, Chair of the...

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Weekly Legislative Update: February 14, 2023

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Feb 14, 20233 min read

Weekly Legislative Update: February 14, 2023

Another busy week at the statehouse and around the district! We want to thank the Fairfax Select Board for holding a joint meeting on...

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Statement on the Release of H.208 for Introduction

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Feb 9, 20231 min read

Statement on the Release of H.208 for Introduction

Today, H.208, “An act relating to child care and early childhood education” has been released for Introduction in the House. I joined...

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Weekly Legislative Update: February 6, 2023

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Feb 7, 20234 min read

Weekly Legislative Update: February 6, 2023

It was great to attend the Lake Champlain Chamber Legislative Breakfast on Monday, February 6th. We heard from Mayor Miro Weinberger who...

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Weekly Legislative Update: January 29, 2023

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Jan 31, 20232 min read

Weekly Legislative Update: January 29, 2023

The following update was written by Rep. Carolyn Branagan. Another busy week is now behind us. Lots of time was spent in the Ways and...

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Jan 23, 20234 min read

Weekly Legislative Update: January 22, 2023

It was a busy week in Montpelier. Committee work is in full swing as the money committees work on the Budget Adjustment Act (BAA), the...

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Committee Work: Week of January 17, 2023

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Jan 18, 20231 min read

Committee Work: Week of January 17, 2023

This week, we will be spending a lot of time on housing, property management, and construction. Our committee will be meeting with: -...

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Weekly Legislative Update: January 15, 2023

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Jan 17, 20232 min read

Weekly Legislative Update: January 15, 2023

As your Representatives, we will be alternating weeks in which we write the weekly update. The update below is penned by Rep. Carolyn...

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Jan 10, 20231 min read

National Cut Your Energy Costs Day!

Today is National Cut Your Energy Costs Day! With recent inflation and the rise in cost of home heating fuels, today is a great day to...

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Jan 9, 20232 min read

Rep. Carolyn Branagan Weekly Update

Below you'll find the weekly updated from Representative Carolyn Branagan. Going forward, we will be providing joint weekly updates on...

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Weekly Legislative Update: January 8, 2023

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Jan 8, 20232 min read

Weekly Legislative Update: January 8, 2023

The start of the 77th Biennium was full of pomp and circumstance. I was honored to join the ranks of the Vermont House of Representatives...

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Nov 14, 20221 min read

WCAX: Voters elect more women to Vt. House and Senate than ever before

By Christina Guessferd | Published November 14, 2022 You can view the full story by clicking here. "...With 81 women seated at the...

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