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Updated: Jan 11, 2025
Thank you for your support! I had a great first week. The Statehouse is a wonderful place to work. Very uplifting. Here Carrie and I pose in front of Lincoln on the first floor.

The freshman class is filled with interesting people and has a non-partisan vibe. Folks from both parties are ready to get to work on behalf of all Vermonters, as it should be.
I will be serving on the House Energy and Digital Infrastructure Committee which considers matters relating to energy, utilities, telecommunications, broadband, information technology, cybersecurity, and other similar policies. Please be in touch if you know about these issues.
I m signing on to co-sponsor two bills so far. The first is an effort to reduce and the eliminate taxation of social security benefits. The second is a bill to limit cell phone use in schools. Both of these are worthy bills.
I was recently at a conference with legislators from around the country. Beyond policy discussions, we talk about what each other’s legislature looks like. There is a wide variety across the country.
Happy Fourth! It is quite hard to get a sense of what the Legislature does and its impact on Vermonters. You hear about the education reform bills, some health care bills and the high profile vetoes
I have gotten thoughtful feedback that I should not be critical of Democratic leadership or Governor Scott. That I should play it safe, especially in an election year. This is most likely good politic

