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News from May 2023

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Rep. Balint Joins LGBTQ Freshman in Introduction of Resolution to Expel Rep. George Santos

By Burlington Standard Report | May 21, 2023

On May 16, 2023, Rep. Becca Balint joined Rep. Robert Garcia (CA-42) and Rep. Eric Sorensen (Il-17) in introducing a resolution to expel George Santos from Congress

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Rep. Balint Co-Leads the ‘Honoring All Families’ Resolution After Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene Made Offensive Comments on Motherhood

By Burlington Standard Report | May 21, 2023

On May 12, 2023, ahead of Mother’s Day Weekend, Rep. Balint co-led the “Honoring All Families” resolution, introduced by Rep. Robert Garcia (CA-42)

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Burlington Standard area weekly mass times

By Burlington Standard | May 20, 2023

The following parishes in the Burlington Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Rep. Balint Calls out GOP Committee for Anti-LGBTQ Comments Amid Continued Attacks on Queer Youth

By Burlington Standard Report | May 20, 2023

On May 11, 2023, Rep. Becca Balint (D-VT) calls out GOP Budget Committee witness for blaming federal programs that support LGBTQ people and kids for the deficit spending. Rep. Balint called their remarks “morally bankrupt and deeply un-American.” Rep. Balint is a member of the Budget Committee and Co-Chair of the Equality Caucus

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Rep. Becca Balint Introduces Invasive Species Prevention and Forest Restoration Act

By Burlington Standard Report | May 19, 2023

On May 10, 2023, Rep. Balint introduced the Invasive Species Prevention and Forest Restoration Act. The bill would expand access to the US Department of Agriculture emergency funding to combat the threat of non-native species to our forests

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Joint Release: Vermont Congressional Delegation Celebrates $20 Million National Science Foundation Award to Fund Data Science Research in Vermont

By Burlington Standard Report | May 18, 2023

On May 9, 2023, Vermont’s Congressional Delegation announced that the University of Vermont (UVM) would receive a $20 million award through the National Science Foundation (NSF)’s Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) program

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Nonpartisan Legislation introduced during Mental Health Awareness Month to address children’s mental health

By Burlington Standard Report | May 17, 2023

On May 9, 2023, during Mental Health Awareness Month, Congresswoman Becca Balint (VT-AL) and Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) introduced the Protecting Young Minds Online Act, legislation to require the Center for Mental Health Services to develop and disseminate a strategy to address the effects of new technologies, like social media, on children’s mental health

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Burlington Standard area weekly mass times

By Burlington Standard | May 13, 2023

The following parishes in the Burlington Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Rep. Balint Statement on Passage of “Default on America Act”

By Burlington Standard Report | May 13, 2023

On April 27, 2023 , Rep. Becca Balint, a member of the House Budget Committee, voted against the “Default on America Act.” “A budget reflects our values, and we can plainly see where Republicans’ priorities lie

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Rep. Balint Calls out GOP Anti Trans Legislation

By Burlington Standard Report | May 12, 2023

On April 18, 2023, Rep. Balint delivered remarks on the House floor in opposition to the rule and against HR 734, the “Protection of Women and Girls in Schools Act.” Read her remarks below

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Message from Public Works & City Fire Dept.

By Burlington Standard Report | May 11, 2023

Water users in the North end of the City may experience some discolored water and/or low water pressure.

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Rep. Becca Balint Introduces Youth Mental Health Legislation

By Burlington Standard Report | May 11, 2023

On April 17, 2023, Rep. Becca Balint introduced the Peer Education and Emergency Response (PEER) for Mental Health Act. This legislation would establish a grant program that supports training for teachers, school personnel, parents, caregivers, and students in mental health first aid

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St. Albans City Planning Commission is Rewriting the City Plan

By Burlington Standard Report | May 2, 2023

The City of St. Albans has begun the process to revise and readopt the 2017 City Plan and welcomes community participation and input.