Dear Editor, Bill S. 230 — a bi-partisan piece of compromise legislation that empowers local communities when it comes to siting for energy projects and sets reasonable sound standards for industrial wind projects — was vetoed Monday, June 6, by Governor […]
Tag: Job Tate
Ethics panel long overdue
By Job Tate Thankfully, Vermont is no “banana republic”—corruption, conflicts of interest and abuses of power by our elected officials are few and far between; and we continue to have one of the most accessible legislative bodies in the world. […]
Should we invest in 13 dams, $750 million?
A very unique vote could be looming in the House. Many of you may have heard that the state has formed a working group to look at the purchase of 13 dams on the Connecticut River, an initiative that would […]
Brian Horton to challenge Job Tate for State Rep of Rutland-Windsor-1
KILLINGTON — On Friday, March 11, Brian Horton of Killington, Vt., announced his candidacy for the Vermont State House of Representatives, representing the towns of: Mendon, Killington, Chittenden and Bridgewater. (RUT-WDR-1). The seat is currently held by Republican Job Tate of […]
Tate update: Creating a culture of prosperity
Dear Editor, Something’s missing. Your Vermont General Assembly is back in full swing and once again the body is forced into a posture of reaction—reacting to continued drops in student population, the highest health care premiums in the United States, […]
My vote is “no” for a bill that seeks to legalize marijuana for recreational use
Dear Editor, In a recent letter to friends, family and neighbors I addressed a question many have asked: where do I stand on the legalization of marijuana? I’ve spoken to many of you about this topic. I’ve heard your thoughts […]
State spending continues to outpace growth
Dear Editor, Last Thursday Governor Shumlin delivered his final State of the State address to a chamber full of dignitaries, special guests and a group of legislators who are facing yet another difficult budget crisis. While there was much in […]
Voluntary pay cut money donated to local organizations
Submitted State Representative Job Tate has chosen to take a voluntary paycut of 7.5 percent and donate it locally. By Polly Lynn On Tuesday, Jan. 5, the beginning of the new legislative session, Job Tate, state representative for Chittenden, Mendon, […]
Reliable Hands Massage opens in Mendon
MENDON – The ribbon is cut at the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Reliable Hands Massage which opened recently at 1360 Route 4 in Mendon. Owner Maria Lorentzon is a professional massage therapist and member of the […]
Lawmakers urge Vermont Board of Education to reverse school choice ruling
By Bruce Parker, Vermont Watchdog State lawmakers on Thursday, Oct. 29, sent a letter to Education Secretary Rebecca Holcombe and State Board of Education Chair Stephen Morse, urging the board to reverse a ruling that prevents many districts from keeping […]