Today, a few non-flooding-related news items. I'm also gathering up some key flood-related items to share soon. Questions? Issues? I'd love to hear if there's anything you need from me.

From drownings to landslides to AI scams, I have bad news. I'm sharing it to encourage us all to continue to grow our safety awareness, and to report information that could save someone's life.

As the July 10th storm recedes, here are a couple of resources for staying connected.

A federal emergency has been declared for Vermont.

Can you name the two U.S. Presidents from Vermont?

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

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

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.

Humans have been celebrating parents for a long time.

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.

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.

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.

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.

AHS began preparing last fall for the post-COVID housing transition.

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

I stand with those asking Wilmington to not paint over the 1938 and 2011 flood markings on the town office.

There are some topics where I can go back-and-forth and see multiple sides of an issue.

When we share joy, we enlighten one another.

Today, Governor Scott vetoed his second bill of the 2023 legislative session.

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)…