January 4, 2024
STATEMENT FROM VERMONT SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE FOLLOWING STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS
Montpelier, VT - Following the State of the State Address Vermont Speaker of the House, Rep. Jill Krowinski, released the following statement:
“It was wonderful to have everyone back in the House Chamber to receive the Governor’s State of the State Address. I was hopeful that we might hear some concrete proposals from the Governor today, and maybe those will come in the future. In the meantime, our members have been meeting throughout the summer to prepare for the legislative session, and now that we are back, we are hitting the ground running on issues that matter most to Vermonters.
“We know that low- and middle-income Vermonters are struggling and that is why we have made investments to provide the programs and resources that are desperately needed. These investments have created a universally accessible and affordable child care program, a child tax credit, universal school meals, education, and job training programs at little to no cost, thousands of new housing units, and more. We are committed to making investments in an economy that works for everyone, not a select few.
“Our decisions, as a legislative body, are driven by the needs and aspirations of the people we represent. We are here to serve the citizens of Vermont and we take our responsibility seriously. We know that Vermonters are counting on us to tackle the challenges they are facing each and every day and we are looking forward to tackling the issues before us and creating a better, more resilient future for all Vermonters.”