Weigh in on state priorities

During the pandemic, did unemployment benefits, housing supports, or food aid help you make ends meet? Has poor internet made it difficult to learn or work remotely? Over the summer, did Lake Champlain’s closed beaches prevent you from cooling off?

Now is your chance to weigh in on how government can support Vermonters going forward. The legislature is seeking input on how to use the federal American Rescue Plan funds. They have already allocated nearly half of the $1.05 billion on:

• the recovery of Vermonters, work force development and business supports
• housing development
• broadband development
• climate change mitigation
• clean water initiatives.

“Investing in Vermont’s Future Community Conversations,” hosted by the Speaker of the House and the Senate President Pro Tem, are virtual forums to share your thoughts on how the money should be spent over the next three years.

Register for one of these community forums and help shape the conversation:

• Bennington County Conversation, Wednesday, October 6^th, 5:30-6:30pm
• Franklin County Conversation, Tuesday, October 12^th, 5:30-6:30pm
• Caledonia County Conversation, Thursday, October 14^th, 5:30-6:30pm
• Essex County Conversation, Saturday, October 16^th, 1:00-2:00pm

If you can’t attend, submit feedback online or reach out to or to set up a conversation with the Speaker and Pro Tem and your community group.