The Bernie Buzz

As we all know, Vermont is now experiencing our worst natural disaster since 1927. Many hundreds of homes and businesses have been damaged by the terrible flooding that we are seeing throughout the state, and there is concern that more rain may bring even further damage. Senator Welch, Representative Balint, and I are working with the Governor’s office to make sure that every possible federal resource comes to Vermont as quickly as possible.

Nobody knows for sure, but the flooding we are now experiencing could be the worst Vermont has seen in a very long time. Please read for resources and stay tuned for more updates.

Are you ready for some fun, community building, and exercise? Are you ready to enjoy the natural beauty of Vermont’s Great Outdoors? If so, please join me and your neighbors for breakfast and a hike to celebrate the official opening of the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail (LVRT), a four-season 93-mile path connecting 18 Vermont communities and five counties.

As Vermonters know all too well, we are already experiencing the devastating impact of climate change. I am very proud, therefore, to have recently welcomed to Vermont Michael S. Regan, the Administrator of the EPA, for a major announcement. We unveiled the $7 billion Solar for All program which I introduced as part of the Inflation Reduction Act.

Every time I am out on the road, I am not only inspired by my fellow Vermonters, but I learn a great deal. It is these conversations that help me better fight for our communities in Washington. Thank you to everyone who took the time to speak with me and for everything you do each and every day for your communities.

The reality is that we are facing a mental health crisis in America, and Vermont is not immune. This is especially true for our young people, who are living with enormous stress, anxiety, and loneliness as they deal with isolation and school disruptions caused by the global pandemic.