Official account for Vermont Senate President Becca Balint. She/Her.
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13 Dec 2022
Today, in one of my last duties as Pro Tem of the Vermont Senate, I got to celebrate the passage of two historic amendments to the VT constitution: fully abolishing slavery and enshrining reproductive liberty. #vtpoli
ALT Pro Tem Balint at the podium in the Vermont House Chamber.
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13 Dec 2022
It was an honor to join with @SKrowinski @GovPhilScott @VermontSOS and advocates who have worked hard over many years to make our constitution better protect all people. Both amendments passed in EVERY VT town. We are united in our commitment to liberty.
ALT Pro Tem Balint and Speaker Krowinski look on as the Governor and Secretary of State certify the vote on the amendments
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13 Dec 2022
In a VT Senate tradition, I signed the inside of my desk in the Senate Chamber (after clearing out eight years worth of papers). It has been an honor to serve Vermonters as Pro Tem and I can't wait to serve you in a new role! #vtpoli
ALT Written inside of wooden desk: Becca Balint's name, years in VT senate, and the phrase "Off to U.S. Congress!"
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8 Sep 2022
Congratulations @TaylorSmallVT! It has been a joy to work with you, and watch how effectively you've gotten work done for VTers in your short time in the legislature. I'm so excited to keep watching you shine!
8 Sep 2022
Thank you @OneYoungWorld for the distinction and honored of being named this year’s Politician of the Year at #OYW2022 in Manchester, UK. I will carry this title with pride as we work to uplift more diverse, young people into leadership positions. #RepresentationMatters #VTPoli
ALT Vermont State Representative Taylor Small is delivering remarks from behind a white podium with the One Young World Manchester logo on the front and a collection of the world’s flags behind her. She is wearing a purple suit and has medium length brown hair.
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Pro Tem Becca Balint retweeted
6 Sep 2022
Vermonters will be able to receive the newly approved COVID-19 vaccine booster shots starting Wednesday, September 7th. 1/2
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30 Aug 2022
Standing alongside @SKrowinski, @KeshaRam, @TaylorSmallVT and more than 40 of our colleagues in support of the @MigrantJustice 10. These are valued members of our VT community and their deportation proceedings should be dropped. #vtpoli
30 Aug 2022
UPDATE: The Migrant Justice 10 continue to demand a stop to their deportations. Immigrant farmworkers get backing of 41 VT legislators and many more in latest filing with ICE. #vtpoli #not1more
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Pro Tem Becca Balint retweeted
2 Aug 2022
Some days are extra special at the State House. Yesterday, @SenatorBalint and I had the opportunity to speak with the 2022 Young African Leaders @WashFellowship class and have a discussion on democracy and leadership. At a time when we continue to face challenges to our 1/2
ALT Senator Balint and Representative Krowinski group picture with the 2022 class of Young African Leaders in the Vermont Senate Chamber.
ALT Representative Krowinski and Senator Balint question and answer session with the 2022 Young African Leaders in the Senate Chamber.
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1 Aug 2022
Great to meet with this year’s #MandelaFellows participating in @WashFellowship. We talked political leadership, women’s leadership, racial justice, and ways VT can partner with African nations. Inspiring visit in the Senate chamber! #YALI2022
ALT Sen. Balint speaks with members of the Young African Leaders Initiative in the Vermont Senate Chamber
ALT Sen. Balint and Speaker Krowinski pose with the Mandela Fellows in the Vermont Senate Chamber
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29 Jul 2022
This train has been a long time coming and it’s bound for glory! Wonderful to join the ribbon cutting for the @Amtrak daily Ethan Allen Express, connecting Burlington, Middlebury, and Rutland to each other and to NYC. This is great news for Vermonters and visitors!
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15 Jul 2022
Both of VT's major health insurance providers have proposed big increases for premiums. The Green Mountain Care Board is seeking public input to decide whether or not to approve the rates. They need to hear how rising costs will impact your family. gmcboard.vermont.gov/board/n…
#vtpoli
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14 Jun 2022
A key step to address our housing crisis @chtrust! The Leg also allowed @vhfa to provide grants to first generation homebuyers and created the VT Land Access and Opportunity Board to help account for racist policies that have lead to inequities in homeownership. #vtpoli
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Pro Tem Becca Balint retweeted
13 Jun 2022
Today alongside @SarahFairVT, @TaylorSmallVT, Ed Baker & statements from @JKrowinski & @SenatorBalint we brought to light harm of veto of h.728. This Gov has presided over the most overdose deaths in the history of our state. We must do better. #vtpoli @BeccaBalintVT @RightsVT
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13 Jun 2022
One more week until applications are due! Please share with interested young people. #vtpoli #vted #KeepVermontCool
7 Jun 2022
The Senate Committee on Committees is seeking applications for a new Youth Member on the Vermont Climate Council. This is an opportunity for a young person to have a seat at the table in Vermont's efforts to address climate change. 1/2
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9 Jun 2022
What a well-deserved honor. Thank you, Erica Heilman and @rumblestripvt for the care and love with which you tell Vermont stories. We are lucky to have you.
9 Jun 2022
“Love is a kind of natural resting state.”
Producer Erica Heilman (@rumblestripvt) is a #PeabodyWinner for the beautiful and powerful episode Finn and the Bell. Watch @mradamscott present this much-deserved award.
#StoriesThatMatter #PeabodyAwards
🔎: bit.ly/AcceptanceVideos
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8 Jun 2022
We knew this bill was not enough, but it was a step in the right direction. I stand by the work of the House Human Services and Senate Health & Welfare committees. As @RuthHardyVT says, we need to be using every tool in the toolbox to save lives. #vtpoli
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Pro Tem Becca Balint retweeted
1 Jun 2022
We're so excited to celebrate this win! Food equity for VT students goes hand in hand w/ #EducationJustice. Thanks to all who have worked so hard to ensure all VT kids have guaranteed access to the nutrition they need to fuel their day in the coming school year!🍲 #VTPoli #VTEd
31 May 2022
BREAKING NEWS #VTPoli
Today, @GovPhilScott signed S.100, The Universal School Meals Act, into law.
We did it folks. I really work with a superstar team.
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1 Jun 2022
S.140 is one of many bills we passed that you not have heard about, but makes a big impact on Vermonters lives. This is an important step toward access to justice. Thank you for your advocacy @MigrantJustice !
31 May 2022
Big news! Gov. Scott has signed into law S.140, stopping immigration arrests (and other civil detentions) at or around courthouses, a big step for immigrant rights in VT. #vtpoli #NoMásPolimigra
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1 Jun 2022
Thanks for your leadership on this @SenatorCP!
1 Jun 2022
This one is particularly satisfying for me because we got the bill started in the Senate Ag ctte. In addition to all the benefits of universal meals and figuring childhood hunger, it will help us boost local foods in our schools.
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1 Jun 2022
Thank you @KeshaRam for your vision and leadership on this bill - particularly the way you worked with impacted communities to develop the legislation. It is a critical foundation for Vermont's climate and environmental efforts.
BREAKING:
Gov. Scott has just signed S.148, the environmental justice bill, into law. This is an important step towards bringing all communities into our critical work to protect, restore, and revitalize our environment in an equitable way. #vtpoli
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1 Jun 2022
So many good bills that started in the Senate signed into law🎉🎉
- Environmental Justice
- Universal School Meals
- Non-discriminatory school mascots
- Prohibiting civil arrests at court houses
- Supporting our Parent Child Centers
- Getting better info to fight ALS
#vtpoli
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