The end of the 2019-2020 legislative session came at the fall of the gavel at 6:31 pm on Friday September 25. To say that the session was challenging is an understatement. COVID-19 created an unprecedented session; however, in the end, the Legislature, the Administration, and the Public managed to navigate. BILLS THAT PASSED THIS SESSION
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Appropriately, social distancing has resulted in the cancellation of many continuing educational opportunities. Forester licenses are up for renewal in September, and this has many foresters wondering where to get the additional credits they’ll need. We have some news and resources to help: License Renewal Extensions: To mitigate the challenge this creates for foresters and other licensed
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As we maneuver these very challenging times, I will continue to provide you with the most current information that I have, but please realize that things are changing very rapidly. Please stay informed and safe. *Jane WEEK 21 As was reported previously, Governor Scott presented a $400 million economic relief package to jump start the
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Join Vermont Coverts and Vermont Woodlands Association for an informal discussion over coffee with Keith Thompson, the Private Lands Program Director for the Dept. of Forests, Parks and Recreation. Before taking on this leadership role, Keith was the Chittenden County Forester. He serves as the liaison for private landowner organizations, administers the Current Use Program,
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As we maneuver, these very challenging times, I will continue to provide you with the most current information that I have but please realize that things are changing very rapidly. Please stay informed and safe. *Jane WEEK 20 Last Wednesday Governor Phil Scott announced his proposal for a $400 million economic relief and recovery package, using
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As we maneuver these very challenging times, I will continue to provide you with the most current information that I have, but please realize that things are changing very rapidly. Please stay informed and safe. *Jane WEEK 18 During last Wednesday and Friday press conferences, the Governor continued his stance of moving slowly and cautiously
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As we maneuver, these very challenging times, I will continue to provide you with the most current information that I have, but please realize that things are changing very rapidly. Please stay informed and safe. *Jane WEEK 14 Many of the House and Senate committees are continuing to meet. The focus of the committee work
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As we maneuver, these very challenging times, I will continue to provide you with the most current information that I have but realize that things are changing very rapidly. Please stay informed and safe. *Jane WEEK 13 Many of the House and Senate committees met last week and will continue to meet this week, the
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WEEK 7: We are entering the final week before Town Meeting break. I encourage you to reach out to your Senator or Representative during the break to discuss your concerns or support for legislation. They are elected to represent you, so they need to hear from you. We are also getting close to cross-over, March
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WEEK 6: INCLUDED IN THIS UPDATE ACT 250/ H926 Chlorpyrifos/Glyphosate Agency of Agriculture Strategic Plan 2020 H-673 Tree Wardens H-674 Land Use H-688 Climate Action S-54 Minimum Wage H-926 An act relating to changes to Act 250 On Thursday the House Natural Resource committee, on a vote of 6-3-2, voted out H-926, the Act 250
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