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Updates from Montpelier
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Apr 20, 20231 min read
Floor Statement on S.5 in the Vermont House of Representatives
Madame Speaker, On average it takes nine hundred gallons of propane to heat a home, in our great state of Vermont. This legislation will...
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Apr 18, 20233 min read
Status Quo Can No Longer Be An Excuse
An editorial written by Rep. Ashley Bartley Highlighting a study from the University of New Hampshire, the number one concern for...
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Apr 13, 20233 min read
Weekly Legislative Update: April 13, 2023
The past week went quickly, very full of discussions, debate, and learning! Rep. Carolyn Branagan’s Update The Ways and Means Committee...
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Apr 6, 20233 min read
Weekly Legislative Update: April 6, 2023
This past week our busy schedule continued as we worked and debated several important bills that are introduced each session to allow for...
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Mar 30, 20231 min read
Opening Day Devotional: March 30, 2023
There is a lot Governor Phil Scott and I agree on but today, Opening Day, we couldn't disagree more. I was honored to give the Devotional...
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Mar 29, 20233 min read
Weekly Legislative Update: March 28, 2023
The past week was a busy one in the Vermont House of Representatives as we took up bills that have been making headlines since the start...
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Mar 22, 20233 min read
Weekly Legislative Update: March 22, 2023
The week following Town Meeting is known as crossover week, meaning all policy committees have one additional week to hear testimony on...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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