Regarding the Fire at My Office
As you may know, an arsonist set a fire at my Burlington Senate office this past Friday morning, on April 5. Fortunately, none of the many workers in our office and throughout the building were physically injured.
On the Road with Vermont Seniors, Jenna’s Promise, EMS, Law Enforcement, and Community Health Centers
Last week, I had an opportunity to do what I love doing: Travel around the state and talk with Vermonters who are on the front lines of some of the major challenges we face. These Vermonters, who are almost always modest and unassuming, work every day to make life a little bit better for their communities and state, and all of us should be grateful for their efforts.
Today I went to the White House. Here is why.
The truth is that in Washington, for YEARS, there has been a lot of talk from politicians about the high cost of prescription drugs. YUP, A LOT of talk. And yet when it comes to actually lowering the cost of prescription drugs, what have I seen over those years? No real action, no real progress! Well, today I went to the White House because President Biden and I finally had some good news to share on lowering the cost of prescription drugs in this country.
Join Me in Listening to More Than 180 Vermont Students Sing on the Arts
On a recent Saturday evening, something truly remarkable happened on a stage up in Johnson, Vermont. More than 180 Vermont students of all ages and backgrounds joined me for a choral concert and town meeting on the importance of arts education in our schools and our communities.
Join Me For Our Second Annual Youth Chess Day
Well, I am happy to say that our “Youth Chess Day” is back again this year and I hope all of you will come out and join me for a game! This second-annual “Youth Chess Day” will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 11 AM to 4 PM at Vermont State University in Randolph. I encourage ALL young Vermonters – whether you’re a serious player or just starting out – to sign up and take part. Students with all levels of experience are welcome.
Vermont First Responders, A Series: Vermont State Police
Too often, the needs of our first responders get ignored or swept under the rug. Too often, their stories and experiences on the job go unheard. To my mind, that has got to change. And that’s why the Bernie Buzz, in the coming months, will feature some stories on the vitally important work done by first responders in Vermont.
