Vermont politics
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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.
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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.
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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
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Legislative Report: My concerns are sincere
Heffernan says “My comments were never about denying anyone fairness, dignity, or respect.”
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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…
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Cornwall’s Byker aims for Addison-2 House seat
Cornwall Selectboard Chair Tanya Byker is running for the Addison-2 House seat that will be vacated by Rep. Peter Conlon, D-Cornwall, at the end of this year.
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Opinion: Let’s talk about Sen. Heffernan’s remarks
If you’re not sure what’s offensive about it and feel sincerely curious to hear one humble answer, feel free to reach out to me, and we’ll bumble through…
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Opinion: Heffernan’s excuses are telling
‘My pizza hit at the right time, I guess,’ he said, calling the timing ‘convenient.’”
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Opinion: Senator Heffernan’s Bill 116, an anti-choice threat that could return
Vermonters must stay vigilant — and that vigilance must extend to the ballot box.
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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: 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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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.