Priorities & Initiatives
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"Make Friends. Peace Will Follow."
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That was the theme of a Vermont Foreign Language Assocation poster contest a few years ago. It has been my theme, as well, as "Vermont's Ambassador to the World", building friendship and commerce between Vermonters and the world.
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Vermont's Sustainble Energy Future
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Our energy future is changing before our eyes, as we work towards a sustainable energy future. Yankee ingenuity, a strong and growing scientific research community, and Vermont's reputation for a strong environmental ethic equip us to engage our future with energy and optimism.
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Helping Vermonters in Need
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It’s the most rewarding work, yet it never makes headlines.
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“Let your dreams take flight": Aerospace & Aviation for Vermont
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As Chair of the national organization, Aerostates States Association, I was excited to announce the creation of its first state-based affiliate, the Vermont Aerospace and Aviation Association (VAAA).
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A Secure State, A Secure Nation
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As Chair of the Governor’s Homeland Security Advisory Council, I work with first responders and law enforcement to ensure that our neighborhoods are safe, our borders are secure, and that Vermont is prepared to cope if disaster strikes.
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Healthy Living, Healthy Aging
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As Chair of the Governor’s Commission on Healthy Aging, I have made it a priority to assure that older Vermonters – today’s and tomorrow’s -- can enjoy a good quality of life, better financial security, healthier living and more affordable health care, with the blessing of independence, and the comfort of community.