politics
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Opinion: This reader thinks Heffernan had a point
Vermont General Assembly website provides all the information you need to investigate which bills incumbent candidates supported and how they voted.
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Opinion: A ninth sign of fascism
We’re sharing widely recognized warning signs scholars and historians use when studying authoritarian systems because democracies don’t disappear overnight.
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Opinion: Heffernan showed us who to vote for
Our district deserves better.
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Poem: Under Our Golden Dome
For Representative Peter Conlon, retiring
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Opinion: Tanya Byker will help us face our challenges
“We are lucky to have people of her caliber called to public service.”
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Opinion: Tanya Byker will fight for you
“Tanya has my vote; I hope she can count on yours as well.”
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Opinion: Tanya Byker has proven her ability to lead
“Though sorry to lose Peter Conlon, I believe we will be well served with Tanya Byker as our next House Representative.”
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Opinion: Trump’s antics have gotten America nowhere
“Trump’s view restricts and narrows the potential benefits, both economic and societal, of treating everyone as equals.”
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Senator Welch gives, gets intelligence on food aid
The Vermont Democrat met with Helping Overcome Poverty’s Effects (HOPE) staff and volunteers to discuss how food insecurity is affecting the area.
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Sen. Welch: Work together locally, because Trump and the GOP aren’t going to help
“For Trump, (diplomacy and consensus) are for suckers.” — Sen. Welch
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Health care expenses prompt Rep. Conlon to step down
“After 10 years, it’ll be good to get some new voices in there.” — Rep. Peter Conlon
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Legislative Report: State spending and natural resources part of Legislature’s final push
Debates over education reform, budget priorities, taxes, public lands and ethics oversight are shaping the final stretch of Vermont’s legislative session.
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Opinion: Here’s why Republicans don’t seem to care
From the beginning of Trump’s second term to the present, the subversion of the rule of law, and our institutions and norms have become increasingly worse.
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Jeff Haylon announces campaign for Rutland-9
Brandon Selectboard member Jeff Haylon announces his candidacy for State Representative for Rutland-9, which includes the Town of Brandon and the Village of Forest Dale. Haylon will be…
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Opinion: A 5th grader’s perspective on the impact of war
It is time for our military to realize what their impact is on society and the environment.
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Free clinic shifting mission as needs grow
With federal support declining, a local free clinic is stepping up to fill gaps in care.