The Bernie Buzz

I have long fought for trade policies that benefit American workers. And while targeted tariffs can be a powerful tool to stop corporations from outsourcing American jobs, Trump’s reckless, unilateral and most likely illegal move to impose a new fifty percent tariff on some $20 billion worth of Canadian goods is bad for Vermonters.

Right now, it’s important for us to come together and discuss the issues facing our country. That is why I will be hosting a telephone town hall alongside Senator Peter Welch on Tuesday, September 22 to hear directly from Vermonters and answer your questions.

Located in Pittsford, the VSFA hosts live exercises that are overseen by seasoned firefighters from every corner of the state. Cadets receive a crash course on the art of firefighting and learn to work together with strangers that quickly become friends. Some cadets are already involved with their local departments, others come to see if they have what it takes. Many come from generations of firefighters and seek to follow in the footsteps of those who went before. All have the desire to protect their towns and make them great and safe places in which to live.

Here is the story of a young Vermont couple, Donald and Jessica Muller. They grew up in northern Vermont, have recently started a farm in Franklin based on regenerative agriculture principles and are working hard to produce good quality food for their neighbors.

In November, Vermonters will make their voices heard about Proposal 3 — an amendment to the Vermont Constitution that would recognize the constitutional right of employees to organize, join labor unions and bargain collectively through representatives of their own choosing, consistent with existing law. I encourage every Vermonter to learn about this proposal and other issues on the ballot and to participate in our democracy.

Let me thank the over 1,000 Vermonters who attended our annual senior town meetings — celebrations this year were held in Barre, Bennington, Castleton, Burlington, Brattleboro, St. Johnsbury, Newport and Morrisville. I very much enjoyed the opportunity to talk directly with Vermont seniors and hear what was on their minds.