Rep. Sheldon to pass environmental baton

REP. AMY SHELDON, D-Middlebury, won’t seek reelection after a 12-year run representing the Addison-1 district in the Vermont House. Independent photo/John S. McCright MIDDLEBURY — When Rep. Amy Sheldon, D-Middlebury, recalls being first elected in 2014 to co-represent the Addison-1 district in the Vermont House, she uses the analogy of a trapeze artist making a trepidatious reach from the stability of a platform to a bar swinging in mid-air. After a dozen years in the Statehouse, during which she’s chaired … (read more)

Opinion: Show up for Bolles and Stroup

“I’ve seen both Ari and John consistently show up for our schools, our towns and our neighbors.”

Opinion: I’ll be voting for Bolles on August 11

“Strong communities depend on active participation.”

Editorial: Is Vermont more or less affordable under Gov. Scott?

Gov. Scott blames others, but he’s the guy with the full-time paycheck and the one person authorized to mobilize the state’s workforce to tackle the big issues.

County to elect four new reps, new state’s attorney

Addison County voters on Nov. 3 will at the very least pick four new Vermont House members and a new state’s attorney.

Richards takes swings at Scott in her run for governor

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

Vermont Legislature adjourned Friday

“I didn’t get everything I wanted, and neither did you. But that’s the way compromise works.” — Gov. Phil Scott

Editorial: Significant choices require committed voters

The citizens’ duty is to learn about the candidates, get to know them by attending candidate forums, and encourage friends and neighbors to do the same.

Opinion: We’ve given Governor Scott enough time

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

Opinion: Amanda Janoo and Health Care for All

If we nominate and then elect Amanda Janoo to be our next governor, Vermont will turn the corner.

Vermont House stops short of unmasking ICE, dividing House Democrats

Then the Vermont House passed a bill Wednesday that stops short of its original ambition.

Legislative Report: Balance brings common sense

On Friday, the Vermont House of Representatives unanimously approved the final version of the landmark S.325 bill that reigns in the overreach of Act 181

Opinion: We’re paying for Trump’s lies

There is little, if any, evidence supporting Trump’s lawsuit claims that he and/or his family were unfairly targeted by government investigations or prosecutions.

Legislative Report: My concerns are sincere

Heffernan says “My comments were never about denying anyone fairness, dignity, or respect.”

Opinion: Sen. Heffernan’s weakness is unmasked

Standing on the Senate floor and claiming you are a dog to mock civil rights isn’t dignified, and hiding in the bathroom during a constitutional vote is the definition of weakness.

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