The Rural Economic Development Working Group (REDWnG) of the Vermont House of Representatives invites Vermonters to share thoughts on how to sustain and grow the economy in rural areas of the state.

When: Wednesday, December 11th, 6-8pm.
Where: Room 11, Vermont Statehouse, Montpelier, Vermont.
Who: Vermonters with constructive ideas to share.

We're looking for constructive ideas and insights from rural Vermonters as to what can be done legislatively to help grow and sustain our rural economies. We'll have oral testimony (don't let the word scare you; just talk to us!) starting at 6:00 PM. Each person will be limited to 4 minutes. We'd love to get written testimony as well (or instead), of any length, and this will be shared with all members of REDWnG. With questions, comments or to submit written testimony, contact me at Lrogers@leg.state.VT.us or 730-0604.

This hearing will help guide the work of REDWnG and the Legislature in the upcoming session and beyond. In 2017, REDWnG hosted a public hearing before the start of the 2018 legislative session. As a result of the hearing, members of REDWnG proposed or supported legislation that: helped lower worker's compensation rates for the logging industry; dramatically increased support for community based high speed internet projects; provided funding for small community wastewater systems; increased funding for Working Lands [farm, food and forest] enterprises; and funded a grant-writing specialist to assist in obtaining grants for town and community initiatives. So please come join us on December 11th at the Statehouse and share your thoughts!