Janoo, Gray win Dem races for top state jobs

The state narrowly supported political-newcomer Amanda Janoo over Aly Richards in the Democratic primary for governor.

“Over the next two-plus months, Janoo has a herculean task of getting her name known to tens of thousands more Vermont voters.”

“Vermont needs a leader who will rally governors and legislatures from Maine to Washington, and shout from the rooftops about the idiocy of such tariffs.”

A vote for Janoo is a vote for our young Vermonters, and the vitality of their future here in the Green Mountain State.

“Amanda Janoo is the most capable person we have had as a candidate for governor in the 39 years I’ve lived in Vermont.”

We need a strategic thinking, detail-oriented leader for Vermont.

“More than 50 years of band-aids have not fixed our dysfunctional insurance-based system. Amanda Janoo will make this fundamental change happen.”

“Amanda has the knowledge and skills that we need in Vermont right now. “

“As former employees of Let’s Grow Kids, we enthusiastically support our former boss, Aly Richards, to become the next governor of Vermont.”

“Leadership. Deadlines. Metrics. Priorities. We don’t see that in the state of Vermont.” – Aly Richards

“I will not be voting to re-elect Governor Scott under any circumstances.”

Amanda Janoo, an economist raised in Strafford and now living in Burlington, is a first-time candidate for statewide office. She will presumably face Gov. Phil Scott.

Former Middlebury selectboard member Esther Charlestin will announce her run for Vermont governor on Friday at the Statehouse.

The Vermont governor says the state must not use a federal funds windfall to pay for ongoing commitments.

This is a transcript of Governor Scott’s Jan. 20 budget address to the Vermont Legislature. It was provided by the governor’s office.   Mr. President, Madam Speaker, Mr. Pro Tem, members of the General Assembly, and fellow Vermonters: Two weeks ago, … (read more)