Meet the Candidates: Doug Racine

State Senator from Chittenden County

Meet the Candidates: Matt Dunne

A former State Senator and Head of Community Affairs for Google

Meet the Candidates: Deb Markowitz

Our Secretary of State Deb Markowitz

Autumn Harvest

A special thanks to Senators Patrick Leahy and Bernie Sanders for attending and to Congressman Peter Welch who sent greetings but could not attend.

Meet the Candidates: Susan Bartlett

State Senator from Lamoille County

Meet the Candidates: Peter Shumlin

State Senator from Windham County

The Digest

Pass the Uniting American Families Act

By Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) and Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.) - 10/20/09 07:38 PM ET

In many respects, Greg and Jaime of New York City are like millions of other American families. They met at a mutual friend’s party in 1998 and have built a loving, stable life together over the past 11 years.

Chairwoman Bevans joins Vermont Legislators in Highlighting Need for Health Insurance Reform

Discuss Flaws within the Administration of Women’s Health Care and President Obama’s Reform Principles

Burlington, VT – Vermont Democratic Party Chair Judy Bevans, along with Vermont State Senators Virginia “Ginny” Lyons and Claire Ayer, held a press conference this morning at the University of Vermont Women’s Center to discuss the proposed health insurance reforms currently being debated by Congress and the opportunities presented by President Obama’s proposed health insurance reforms.

Dubie Announces Candidacy for Governor

Following weeks of speculation, Vermont’s Lieutenant Governor Brian Dubie has made his candidacy for Governor official.

Welch and Congressional Dairy Farmers Caucus hail $350 million agreement

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Peter Welch and leaders of the Congressional Dairy Farmers Caucus on Wednesday hailed an agreement reached by Senate and House negotiators to provide $350 million in emergency assistance to struggling dairy farmers.

Republican Proposals Out of Touch with Needs of Vermonters

Montpelier, VT – Just two weeks after switching parties, former Democrat turned Republican Auditor “Turn-Back-Time Tom” Salmon, stated this week that he supports turning back the clock to 2000 and reducing the state's maximum weekly unemployment benefit from $425 to $300.

VDP is in mourning over the loss of Thomas Belrose

Montpelier, VT – On Friday, September 18, the Vermont Democratic Party lost one of their devoted activists, Thomas Belrose.

On Friday, September 18, Mr. Belrose passed away unexpectedly at the age of 44 as the result of a tragic automobile accident.

Vermont Democratic Party Calls on Governor Douglas to Reach Compromise With VSEA

Montpelier, VT – The Vermont Democratic Party is calling on Governor Jim Douglas to act immediately and reach a compromise with the Vermont State Employees Association (VSEA) over the latest round of proposed cuts.

“State employees are willing to sacrifice out of their own paychecks rather than seeing a coworker laid off,” said Representative John Moran (D-Wardsboro.)

Chairwoman Bevans and Vermont Healthcare Professionals Call for Health Care Reform

Montpelier, VT – Vermont Democratic Party Chair Judy Bevans, along with Vermont-based healthcare professionals, held a press conference call this afternoon to discuss the shortcomings of the current healthcare system, as well as the opportunities presented by the health insurance reforms currently being debated by Congress.

Statement from Vermont Democratic Party on Marriage Equality Law Taking Effect

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 31, 2009
Contact: Casey Haggas
Phone: 802.229.1783

Montpelier, VT – The Vermont Democratic Party has issued the following statement regarding the Marriage Equality Law, which will take effect Tuesday, September 1, 2009.