Vermont Digger.. they don't have 26 employees... Another reason anne Galloway left.... Rob Woolmington.. is the vice president... That's why they are silent
Friendly reminder..
If you received PPP loan money?
Don't make the mistake judge Colvin and his wife made.. or the owner of the Bennington banner and his wife made by not claiming the PPP loan money they received fraudulently.
You must claim all your income even if you obtained.. it illegally..
By the way .. did you see RK miles loan application? 🤣🎯..
LG futures.. Ed woods.. owner of the banner..🤣..it's really the naughty pine motel 🎯🤣
Anyway. The owner of the Bennington banner was just exposed over the $17,000 PPP loan for the two full-time employees he says he has...
PPP loan fraud . What's the over under that nobody claimed the PPP money or the the 17 grand.on their taxes
Can Vermont balance the preservation of its bucolic landscape with the need to grow and modernize for a growing population? H.687, introduced by local legislator Seth Bongartz, aims to achieve that ba...
A common refrain from Vermonters is that we love the fields, farms and forests that surround our cities, towns and villages. But this cherished landscape is going away.
Assistant district attorney Jared Bianchi has been relieved of his cases... Erica Marthage, has taken over all his work and they're dropping charges left and right... Figured you want to know... Tell Seth...😉🎯
We're going to be the ones doing the reforming...🤣sir Walter Raleighs'out of the loop 🤣🎯
What is it Tom ? 25 or 19 ? Or the Truth?
3🤣🤣🎯☘️🇺🇸
His law firm received over half a million dollars of fraudulent PPP loan money... How does your bill address the discipline of attorney criminal activity... We have the United States justice department...🎯🇺🇸to do it .
All you have to do Kathleen , it showed them the evidence
You can't do better ❤️🇺🇸
#USJusticedepartment
Don't use to much of your time ...til were done 🎯. On this ..
We're going to be doing
This is Ed Lyman...hes a private attorney general...he's reforming the Vermont judiciary...with out help ❤️🇺🇸
..ask chief justice reiber 🤣🎯... The reforming for yeah ! 🤣
John valente.. he sat there all quiet and let Justine scanlon rig probate Court til she got caught .. he's the boss . He should have said something to her and had her arrested 🤣🎯🇺🇸
They lied about their employees... Sound familiar? 🤣
So monopolies are exceptable now?. Being forced strong armed authoritarian mandates to use only one thing electrify and then let them dictate pricing. And this is good???? Wait until we only have electricity ⚡️ and see the bills. This increase is from a storm last year. What a joke. Again all things being forced. Not voted on by the people of Vermont. Put it to vote if you are so confident. Enclosed in my bill. You don’t work for you it’s our money you have forgotten. Oh that’s right you’ll give some free electric for votes
Think both Seth and you were asked this can you have an open forum on it right here ?
You should listen to Ivan B and remember who you work for. You have forgotten. Put this bill on a ballot? You work for us not us for you. Federal money is still our tax money. You have forgotten your oath. The constitution. Sad 😞 for Vermonters
Kathleen James VT State Representative
17 hours ago
Education finance and property taxes: How did we get here, and what can we do? Read this special newsletter to learn about the connection between school budgets and property taxes, the role that local voters and the legislature play, and how our statewide Education Fund works. Plus: links to learn more and watch the GNAT-TV tape of our public education finance forum, held last weekend at the Manchester Community Library. Thanks for everyone who came out — it was a great conversation! - https://mailchi.mp/leg.state.vt.us/… ... See MoreSee Less
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Kathleen James VT State Representative
4 days ago
I’m a Pieciak fan! Join me to help kick off Mike’s campaign … and please consider a donation if you can’t attend. He’s doing a terrific job as our State Treasurer! Click on the link to RSVP or contribute: ... See MoreSee Less
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Kathleen James VT State Representative
1 week ago
EVENTS THIS WEEKEND: Constituent coffee hour on Saturday (April 20) from 9 to 10:30 am at the Wayside Country Store in West Arlington, plus a public forum on education finance on Sunday (April 21) with former Rep. Oliver Olsen from 4 to 5:30 pm at the Manchester Community Library. Click on the link for details!
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Vermont Digger.. they don't have 26 employees... Another reason anne Galloway left.... Rob Woolmington.. is the vice president... That's why they are silent
Kathleen James VT State Representative
2 weeks ago
Did you know the IRS and AARP sponsor free tax assistance for eligible Vermonters? Vermonters who earned less than $79,000 in 2023 may be eligible for free electronic filing. The Vermont Child Tax Credit and Vermont Earned Income Tax Credit are now available to all qualifying Vermont residents regardless of whether they, their spouse, or their qualified dependents have an SSN or ITIN. ... See MoreSee Less
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Friendly reminder.. If you received PPP loan money? Don't make the mistake judge Colvin and his wife made.. or the owner of the Bennington banner and his wife made by not claiming the PPP loan money they received fraudulently. You must claim all your income even if you obtained.. it illegally.. By the way .. did you see RK miles loan application? 🤣🎯.. LG futures.. Ed woods.. owner of the banner..🤣..it's really the naughty pine motel 🎯🤣 Anyway. The owner of the Bennington banner was just exposed over the $17,000 PPP loan for the two full-time employees he says he has... PPP loan fraud . What's the over under that nobody claimed the PPP money or the the 17 grand.on their taxes
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2 weeks ago
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Kathleen James VT State Representative
3 weeks ago
👍Did you know? The state of Vermont helps cover child care costs. To find out if you qualify visit dcf.vermont.gov/benefits/ccfap.
Or contact an eligibility specialist in your area, dcf.vermont.gov/contacts/partners/cccsa.
Starting April 7, more families qualify for tuition assistance based on family size and income. For example, a family of four making $124,800 a year can receive help paying for care. ... See MoreSee Less
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Kathleen James VT State Representative
3 weeks ago
Good, balanced article in the Manchester Journal about the work Seth is leading in the legislature to update Act 250. ... See MoreSee Less
Can Act 250 meet the moment? H.687 makes an attempt
http://www.manchesterjournal.com
Can Vermont balance the preservation of its bucolic landscape with the need to grow and modernize for a growing population? H.687, introduced by local legislator Seth Bongartz, aims to achieve that ba...Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
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Kathleen James VT State Representative
3 weeks ago
Click on the link below to read our latest newsletter: updates on the FY25 state budget; Act 250 reform; three big bills that make progress on housing, public safety and healthcare; updating our state's Renewable Energy Standard; protecting your data privacy, government ethics and accountability, and more. - https://mailchi.mp/leg.state.vt.us/… ... See MoreSee Less
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Kathleen James VT State Representative
3 weeks ago
Folks from home in the House today! Some superstar students from Manchester Elementary Middle School, BRSU superintendent Randi Lowe, and early educators from across Bennington County! Let's Grow Kids Northshire Day School Sunrise Family Resource Center Bennington Early Childhood Center Bennington-Rutland Supervisory Union ... See MoreSee Less
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Thanks for sharing- I see our Bennington County Head Start-Early Head Start staff with you too! Such a great day of advocacy and sharing!
The students were impressive! Great descriptions of their art and literary projects 🙂
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Kathleen James VT State Representative
3 weeks ago
H.883 FY25 Budget: PASSES HOUSE, MOVES to SENATE
As legislators, we represent the interests of Vermonters, we hear their needs, and we shape our budget and policies to meet those needs. It’s our job to support communities in every corner of our state and create stability, now and for our future. This is a fair and balanced budget that funds infrastructure and services that support Vermont families, Vermonters of all ages, businesses, state government, and communities.
This budget reflects essential investments in housing, workforce, economic development, human services, and the environment. We are supporting increased reimbursement rates for skilled nursing, supporting food security for older Vermonters by funding Meals on Wheels, restoring critical funding for the Child Care Financial Assistance program, supporting much needed positions in the Judiciary, funding our pension obligations, investing significantly in housing to address our housing crisis, allocating funds for flood recovery, and so much more.
We’re making real, lasting investments that will support Vermonters now and into the future. We’re building stronger families, stronger businesses, and stronger communities. We’re creating a Vermont that works for Vermonters. ... See MoreSee Less
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Kathleen James VT State Representative
3 weeks ago
“It’s a big bill, but the overriding consequence is that it would tighten the oversight of development in places where most of us agree we would rather not see more building, such as in the middle of blocks of intact forest, and loosen oversight in places where we mostly agree that more development is desirable, such as existing downtowns and the built environments that surround them.”
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Opinion — Rep. Larry Satcowitz: Updating Act 250 to meet the changing times
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A common refrain from Vermonters is that we love the fields, farms and forests that surround our cities, towns and villages. But this cherished landscape is going away.Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
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Kathleen James VT State Representative
4 weeks ago
Great op-ed on how we can step up and lead with a ten-year plan to tackle our housing crisis. Rep. Mike Rice 👏👏👏If we intend to ensure that the communities we love remain – that is, that they remain places where a socioeconomically diverse array of neighbors can live, work, raise families, recreate, retire, and generally do all of the living that makes a place home – we need to commit to making the investments that can truly end this housing crisis and put us on a path to a Vermont where everyone can afford to live and thrive.
To read my op-ed in the Manchester Journal about the proposals to raise the revenue we need for a comprehensive ten-year plan on housing, head here: https://manchesterjournal.com/opinion/columnists/…; ... See MoreSee Less
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Kathleen James VT State Representative
4 weeks ago
H.875 will help Vermonters, and elected officials, to strengthen trust through transparency. As passed by the House, the bill will:
> Increase financial disclosure requirements for political candidates
> Give the State Ethics Commission the authority to investigate ethics complaints
> Bring local officials under the umbrella of the State Code of Ethics
> Require elected and appointed municipal officials to complete ethics training
> Enable the State Ethics Commission to advise Vermonters who have ethics concerns in their cities and towns
Vermont typically falls near the bottom of the list when it comes to state ethics laws. This will help! I was proud to vote YES for this bill. Here's what I said on the floor:
"Madame Speaker, last fall the Pew Research Center released a study on how American voters view politics and elected officials. It did not paint a pretty picture.
"In that national poll, nearly two-thirds of respondents say they feel “exhausted” when thinking about politics — exhausted and angry, just thinking about it! They also report deep and persistent frustration about the role of money in politics, and perceived or real conflicts of interest among office-holders.
"And here’s the most depressing statistic of all: Whether at the national, state or even local level, only 15 percent of Americans believe elected officials run for office because they want to serve the public.
"Well, I serve the public, here in the State House. And working here, with all of you, my experience tells me that this negative belief – that we’re here to serve ourselves – is profoundly untrue.
"Regardless of party, regardless of what district we represent or what policy views we hold, what I tell my constituents, again and again, is that working as a state legislator is a true privilege … primarily because of the 149 other colleagues I serve with. I know — and I’m guessing we all know — that we are here because we care about our constituents, we care about our communities, and we care about Vermont.
"Democracy is fragile in America today. We must rebuild trust, and I deeply believe that work begins at the grassroots, in our towns and with all of us.
"This bill offers a way to prove that integrity and to rebuild that trust — to take real, tangible steps toward ensuring that elected officials at every level from select boards to the state house to statewide positions — are held to high and consistent ethical standards. I urge you to join me in voting YES for H.875." ... See MoreSee Less
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I found it ...
Assistant district attorney Jared Bianchi has been relieved of his cases... Erica Marthage, has taken over all his work and they're dropping charges left and right... Figured you want to know... Tell Seth...😉🎯
Anyone seen Robert?.😂🎯...
Kathleen James VT State Representative
4 weeks ago
Constituent Coffee Hour this Saturday, April 6 from 9 to 1030 am at Charlie's in Manchester. Plus: Education finance conversation at Manchester Community Library and NEW coffee hour dates for April, May and June. Click on link to learn more! - https://mailchi.mp/leg.state.vt.us/… ... See MoreSee Less
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Kathleen James VT State Representative
4 weeks ago
United Counseling Service (UCS) will expand its Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program for individuals with substance use disorder into the Manchester area starting May 1. MAT will be available at the agency’s Northshire office located at 5312 Main Street in Manchester, VT, on Wednesdays from 8am-5pm starting May 1 and is already available Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm at UCS’ 100 Ledge Hill Drive location in Bennington.
Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) is the prescribed use of medications, alongside counseling or other therapy, to help individuals with substance use detoxify, reduce overdose risk, and maintain long-term recovery from substance misuse involving alcohol, opioids, or stimulants. It is a safe and effective treatment option for individuals experiencing substance use disorder.
Individuals interested in accessing the MAT program at UCS should call 802-442-5491 or visit 100 Ledge Hill Drive in Bennington from 8am-5pm. ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you for sharing I have enjoyed being apart of treating and support patients!
Kathleen James VT State Representative
4 weeks ago
H.829 creates a long-term housing vision for Vermont.
In each and every community we represent across the state, we know that housing is a top priority. The legislature has invested significant federal and state dollars over the past several years to help keep Vermonters sheltered, and to build and create more affordable housing units. But we need to continue that investment — in a sustained way, with consistent funding — if we want to meet these goals.
This bill will help our community partners:
-Invest in our existing housing stock, especially in rural communities
-Help low-income Vermonters to find or stay in their homes
-Provide more opportunities for homeownership to low and middle income Vermonters
-Stabilize manufactured home communities
-Support housing and shelter capacity for the most vulnerable Vermonters
H.829 is our roadmap for continued, strategic housing investments that will make a real difference for Vermonters. ... See MoreSee Less
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Kathleen James VT State Representative
4 weeks ago
We’re all concerned about the high cost of education. While school boards are trying to cut costs, no one wants to see a drop in educational outcomes. Our kids deserve an excellent education!
Vermont needs a new vision for how we deliver and fund education. This bill is one simple step.
H.630 creates the ability for our school boards and superintendents to lead from within through Boards of Cooperative Education. BOCES allow multiple school districts to create formal operating agreements for everything, from transportation to back-office functions to highly specialized student services that often must be accessed out of district or even out of state at very high cost. #vtpoli #vthousedems ... See MoreSee Less
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Kathleen James VT State Representative
1 month ago
Vermonters are increasingly concerned about public safety and H.880 seeks to improve access to justice in our state by increasing resources for our criminal justice system.
A wide spectrum of the criminal justice system – prosecutors, judges, defense counsel, victim advocates, law enforcement officers, and others – have testified that effective deterrence of crime requires certain and quick consequences for criminal activity.
However, in Vermont, consequences for criminal activity have become slow and uncertain. To get to a point where cases can be promptly resolved, the Vermont criminal justice system must address a significant backlog of proceedings, a situation that pre-dates the COVID pandemic. With the current funding level, it would take many years to resolve the court backlog.
The funding in H.880 would invest in a significant number of temporary positions (expected to last one to four years) to allow our courts to clear the backlog and ensure future offenders face quick consequences.
H.880 will move us towards a system that holds individuals accountable for their actions as soon as possible after offending – a key to ensuring public safety. ... See MoreSee Less
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We're going to be the ones doing the reforming...🤣sir Walter Raleighs'out of the loop 🤣🎯
What is it Tom ? 25 or 19 ? Or the Truth? 3🤣🤣🎯☘️🇺🇸
His law firm received over half a million dollars of fraudulent PPP loan money... How does your bill address the discipline of attorney criminal activity... We have the United States justice department...🎯🇺🇸to do it . All you have to do Kathleen , it showed them the evidence You can't do better ❤️🇺🇸
#USJusticedepartment Don't use to much of your time ...til were done 🎯. On this .. We're going to be doing This is Ed Lyman...hes a private attorney general...he's reforming the Vermont judiciary...with out help ❤️🇺🇸 ..ask chief justice reiber 🤣🎯... The reforming for yeah ! 🤣
John valente.. he sat there all quiet and let Justine scanlon rig probate Court til she got caught .. he's the boss . He should have said something to her and had her arrested 🤣🎯🇺🇸
They lied about their employees... Sound familiar? 🤣
Almost $400 grand .. a fraud..
Like David Zuckerman did 🤣
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Kathleen James VT State Representative
1 month ago
This is crossover week, and many of our priority bills are coming to the floor. H.289 is one of those bills. Vermont continues to lead on climate initiatives and with recent unprecedented levels of federal funds and rapidly advancing renewable energy technology, the stage is set for us to achieve significant progress in the coming years.
H.289 modernizes our existing renewable energy standard. This bill is an essential piece of our ongoing climate work, it moves Vermont to 100% renewable energy faster, and it aligns with the ongoing shift to electrify our heat and transportation sectors.
H.289 is carefully structured to work for large and small utilities across Vermont, it builds in flexibility in meeting our renewable energy goals, and there is robust stakeholder support for this policy. The shift to renewable energy reduces Vermont's carbon pollution and promotes energy security and price stability. ... See MoreSee Less
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So monopolies are exceptable now?. Being forced strong armed authoritarian mandates to use only one thing electrify and then let them dictate pricing. And this is good???? Wait until we only have electricity ⚡️ and see the bills. This increase is from a storm last year. What a joke. Again all things being forced. Not voted on by the people of Vermont. Put it to vote if you are so confident. Enclosed in my bill. You don’t work for you it’s our money you have forgotten. Oh that’s right you’ll give some free electric for votes
Think both Seth and you were asked this can you have an open forum on it right here ?
You should listen to Ivan B and remember who you work for. You have forgotten. Put this bill on a ballot? You work for us not us for you. Federal money is still our tax money. You have forgotten your oath. The constitution. Sad 😞 for Vermonters
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Kathleen James VT State Representative
1 month ago
H.706: RESTRICTING NEONICS AND PROTECTING POLLINATORS
Pollinators and farmers are essential to Vermont. Therefore, we are proud to say that H.706, a bill that would restrict the use of neonicotinoid pesticides while protecting farmers from undue harm, passed the House.
Neonicotinoids overwhelmingly come in the form of treated corn and soybean seeds and are highly toxic to bees and other pollinators thus posing a threat to our food system. H.706 takes a targeted approach that reins in the use of a class of pesticides we know to be wreaking havoc on pollinator populations and overall ecosystem health. The bill provides significant provisions for a just transition for the farmers who have had to rely on this class of pesticides. #vtpoli #vthousedems ... See MoreSee Less
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