State Representatives Larry Labor, Woody Page, and Ken Wells discussed various bills and issues at a Legislative Breakfast at the Eastside Restaurant in Newport. Labor, Vice Chair of the House Committee on Environment, highlighted bills passed by the House related to state budget, workforce leadership, healthcare, domestic violence, health insurance markets, and local elections. He spoke about beaver management, hunting regulations, and road salt reduction issues.
Page, on the House Committee on Healthcare, addressed the healthcare crisis in Vermont, including hospital financial troubles and health insurance issues. He mentioned potential solutions like reference-based pricing for healthcare services and changes to hospital facility regulations. Page also discussed issues with Emergency Medical Services.
Wells, on the Transportation Committee, emphasized the importance of infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and railroads. He mentioned bills related to veterans’ benefits and crime. The committee gets $1 billion out of the $8.7 billion budget to take care of Vermont roads, bridges, airports, and the railroad system. Wells highlighted the significance of trains for transporting goods and emphasized the workforce required to maintain roads.
The Representatives also touched on various other topics, including budgets, workforce shortages, and the need for changes to regulations in order to address pressing issues in Vermont. Labor, Page, and Wells expressed their dedication to serving their respective areas and working towards solutions to improve the state’s infrastructure and healthcare systems.
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