Ruth Hardy
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Candidates raise combined $352K
The 2026 elections will go down as the most expensive collection of Vermont House and Senate races in Addison County’s history.
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Senate candidates answer questions
Candidates answered questions about their stance on universal primary care, addressing the climate crisis and how they’d work across divides if elected.
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Vergennes Opera House All-Access Project wraps
The $2 million project will expand accessibility to the arts and local government.
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Opinion: Hardy ignores her own record
“Let’s be clear — this was a bipartisan tax relief effort that had broad support.”
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Opinion: Sessions’ “no farmers” claim raises questions
“Heffernan brings a farmer’s perspective to the Senate; but Sessions’ use of the word ‘current’ is designed to exclude him.”
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Opinion: Ruth Hardy truly listens and connects
“She brings the knowledge and intellect of a policy expert as well as the compassion and understanding of a mother and community member.”
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Opinion: Who’s taking credit for others’ work?
“Senator Hardy’s comment in her title “Scott signed the bill” seems to trivialize this important step in our lawmaking process.”
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Opinion: Hardy’s column was a false attack on Scott
“Since taking office, property taxes have risen nearly 50%, and Ruth has supported many of those increases.”
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Taking credit for other’s work: Dems led Vermont’s tax reductions; Scott signed the bill
“The Governor’s claim that such tax relief is due to the presence of more Republican legislators is inaccurate at best”
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Local Legislative hopefuls fill campaign coffers
Hannah Sessions continues to hold a substantial lead in campaign fundraising among Addison County candidates.
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Vermont is writing laws on artificial intelligence
Lawmakers succeeded in drawing lines around acceptable AI uses, but saw one bill vetoed.
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Update: ICE arrests roofers at work in Cornwall
The property owner was never shown a warrant or told by agents why they were there.
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Opinion: Two strong choices for Addison County are Hardy and Sessions
“Please join me in voting for Ruth and Hannah on August 11 and again on November 3.”
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Senator Hardy says Molly Gray has the skills and a proven record
“Please join me in voting for Molly Gray for lieutenant governor.”

