
DV Fiber update, how to volunteer
As the July 10th storm recedes, here are a couple of resources for staying connected.


The U.S. President born on the Fourth of July
Can you name the two U.S. Presidents from Vermont?

Good morning from Halifax, Republic of Vermont
A collection of weekend reading including recent posts from my column "This Spot on Earth," from my constituent newsletter, and other writing.

The citizen Legislature goes home.
We filed back into the chamber Tuesday for a “veto session.” Here’s what transpired on our last day.

Should cops lie to kids?
Honesty is one of those things I'm willing to stick with even when it's inconvenient. That's how I know it's a core value.


How I fell for the Afghan "war rugs" story
I've been a lifelong news junkie, since well before citizens of Saudi Arabia and three other countries not named Afghanistan attacked my country on September 11, 2001.

A law without the Governor’s signature
Your Vermont House of Representatives passed the final version of H.230, An act relating to implementing mechanisms to reduce suicide and community violence, on May 5 on a on a 106–34 vote.

America's 14th star -- and for a little while, stripe
June 14th celebrates the day in 1777 that the Continental Congress designated the "Stars and Stripes" as the official flag of the United States of America.

Rep. Roberts June office hours
One week from today, June 20, the Legislature is back at it. We will vote on whether to override the Governor's veto on a number of bills, including the budget. We plan to adjourn for the 2023 session by June 22.

An update on a wind-down
AHS began preparing last fall for the post-COVID housing transition.

…Now with even more dignity.
In 2013, Vermont became the third state to enact a "death with dignity" law, and the first to do so by legislative action.

“We can do hard things.” - History
I stand with those asking Wilmington to not paint over the 1938 and 2011 flood markings on the town office.

New laws protect healthcare access
There are some topics where I can go back-and-forth and see multiple sides of an issue.


One Saturday in May, three veto letters
Today, Governor Scott vetoed his second bill of the 2023 legislative session.

Two W's for Governor Philip Brian Scott
I am happy to relay from Gov. Phil Scott that today he signed the following bills passed by the General Assembly (that's both House + Senate)…

Vermont’s wartime budget
This week the House of Representatives delivered to Governor Phil Scott H.494, our budget for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2023.
