This week at the State House, my committee continued to take a step back and look honestly at where our housing policies stand and what needs to change. Again and again, we heard the same message: housing in Vermont takes too long to build, costs too much, and is slowed down by a permitting, zoning, and appeals process that is overly complex, duplicative and  unpredictable. These barriers don’t just delay projects; they add cost at every step and ultimately limit the number o

An update from Rep. Ashley Bartley on the first week of the 2026 Legislative Session.

Housing, Labor, and Education. We're approaching what is hopefully the end of the 2025 Legislative Session -- but not without education reform.

Updates on Education, Housing, the Budget, and Opening Day!

The following is my floor report on H.461, which passed on it's second reading on Thursday, March 20th. The third reading and final...

My committee worked tirelessly to vote out our committee omnibus housing bill in order to meet the policy committee crossover deadline,...

My weekly update is out with updates on housing, education, baby bonds and Town Meeting Day.

A quick update as things start to get busy in Montpelier.

From the Governor's budget address to the omnibus housing bill, there's a lot happening in Montpelier!

My weekly legislative report!

Rep. Ashley Bartley's weekly legislative update.