Should cops lie to kids?
Tristan Roberts Tristan Roberts

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.

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How I fell for the Afghan "war rugs" story
Tristan Roberts Tristan Roberts

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.

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A law without the Governor’s signature
Tristan Roberts Tristan Roberts

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.

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Rep. Roberts June office hours
Tristan Roberts Tristan Roberts

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.

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…Now with even more dignity.
Tristan Roberts Tristan Roberts

…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.

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Vermont’s wartime budget
Tristan Roberts Tristan Roberts

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.

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