I have heard from many friends and neighbors about their support, concern and confusion regarding S.5, the Affordable Heat Act. A few weeks ago, the Vermont Senate passed this legislation
Almost everyone collects something. Even if you don't identify as a "collector," you probably hold on to keepsakes and mementos for any number of reasons.
A historic rate of turnover in the Legislature last year has brought renewed energy to a longstanding debate in Montpelier about legislative pay. And a new crop of lawmakers has argued forcefully that unless salaries go up, elected office will remain out of reach for everyday Vermonters.