Ladies and gentlemen, please join us in celebrating 13 years of Women Making a Difference across our treasured state of Vermont. We’ll be treated to three special guests from the local community who make things happen. We will be honoring the following women:– Anny Lin ~ Student activist, dreamer, global citizen– Tabitha J. Pohl-Moore ~…
We have a lot of plans for the upcoming year! Planning earlier and smarter for a robust 2020 election cycle Recruiting NOW for strong candidates to win more Democratic legislative seats in 2020 Supporting our current Democratic officeholders Strengthening Democratic town committees in the county Community engagement through parades, forums, canvassing and grassroots activism Engaging…
Why do we need legislation protecting women’s reproductive rights in Vermont? Currently there are over 12 cases related to restricting access to abortion heading to the Supreme Court. By taking steps now, Vermont can ensure that we have leverage if Roe v. Wade is in fact overturned. Vermont legalized abortion in 1972 through a court…
S.22 calls for a 48-hour waiting period before the purchase of a gun and for setting storage requirements for firearms.H.159 calls for a 72-hour waiting period for all firearms sales. FACTS ABOUT SUICIDE, WAITING PERIODS & SAFE STORAGE 420 Vermonters died from firearms between 2011 and 2016, and 89% of those (374 individuals) were suicides.(Source:…
Highlights of the First Two Months in the Senate It is an honor to be serving Rutland County in Montpelier as one of your Senators and I would like to let you know about some of the bills the Senate has passed in the first two months of the session. S.18 is a consumer protection…