Jane was elected to the Vermont Senate representing the Caledonia/Orange District in 2004. As Vice-Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee Jane worked to: Pass a balanced budget without taking $16 million from Vermont hospitals and shifting costs to the Education Fund as proposed by Governor     Expand free school breakfasts because hungry children do not get full benefit of their educational opportunity;     Preserve funding to the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board for affordable housing and land conservation       Secure increased funding for adult day and residential care services that are crucial for Seniors to stay in their homes and communities     Protect tuition-paying towns from the excess spending penalty     Ensure job training investments are well spent so Vermonters can get and keep good jobs                               Communities that keep Vermont strong.. Local economies that create jobs.. Health care that is accessible and affordable.. Government that is effective and accountable..