A Place for Vermont Veterans to Come Together

All too often, veterans in Vermont and across our country leave the military and struggle to adapt to everyday civilian life. This is also true for our Guard members who return home following a military deployment. Too often, they are not able to access the resources they have earned and are specifically designed to help them thrive again. It is that very challenge that Josh’s House addresses every day through events, recreational activities, and a variety of wellness-focused services.

Read More »

Hear from Newport Students on a New Approach to Criminal Justice Reform

As we continue this fight to bring about real change in our criminal justice system, I want to keep you updated on some positive changes that are taking place right here in Vermont. A few weeks ago, I shared with you some good news: A new program that is taking a different approach to criminal justice reform. Now I hope you’ll take a moment to watch the video below and hear from the students themselves about their experience in the classroom.

Read More »

This is what a broken health care system looks like.

Last week, in a Bernie Buzz, I asked Vermonters to share with me their experiences with the outrageously high prices they pay for asthma inhalers. We were flooded with responses from all over the state. They are worth reading because they describe, in sad detail, one of the major failures of our corporate-dominated health care system. As Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, I am determined to do all that I can to lower prescription drug prices in America.

Read More »