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Updates from Montpelier
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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 28, 20232 min read
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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 22, 20231 min read
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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 21, 20233 min read
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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 17, 20231 min read
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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 16, 20232 min read
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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 15, 20236 min read
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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 14, 20233 min read
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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 9, 20231 min read
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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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Feb 7, 20234 min read
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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 31, 20232 min read
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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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Jan 23, 20234 min read
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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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Jan 18, 20231 min read
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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 17, 20232 min read
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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 10, 20231 min read
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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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Jan 9, 20232 min read
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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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Jan 8, 20232 min read
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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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Nov 14, 20221 min read
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Thank you!
I am humbled and honored to have been one of two elected to serve as your Representatives in the Vermont House. Carolyn Branagan and I...
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Nov 9, 20221 min read
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Who's Supporting Ashley Bartley
Let's Grow Kids Action Network! Montpelier continues to deny there is an affordability crisis. In a year with a budget surplus, they...
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Nov 8, 20223 min read
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Ashley Bartley on Affordable Housing
Ashley Bartley, candidate for the Vermont House of Representatives, shares her thoughts on the Affordable Housing Crisis.
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Nov 6, 20221 min read
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