As the Vermont Democratic Party gears up for the 2012 election, it has hired a Granite State political operative to lead the party’s staff. Julia Barnes, of Bedford, N.H., was chosen Monday night by the Dems’ executive committee to serve... »
Rep. Heidi Scheuermann, R-Stowe, wanted to withdraw a bill she had co-sponsored because it authorized a tax instead of eliminating the tax as she advocated. Scheuermann employed a rarely used procedure to try to accomplish her goal – but Democrats, … C... »
Editor's Note: Seven Days Staff Writer Paul Heintz contributed to this report. Two days after the swearing-in of Burlington's first Democratic mayor in three decades comes news that two Democratic Party leaders are moving on. Burlington Democratic Part... »
Jack Lindley: "I had hoped the President would take time to meet some of those suffering as a result of his policies. Unfortunately, he'll be spending most of his time raising money."VTDigger »
The Vermont Democratic Party State Committee unanimously passed a Resolution in support of early childhood educators’ right to organize at a meeting in Randolph on Saturday. The resolution states that the party “supports collective bargaining rights in... »
The longer Shumlin puts off a formal announcement, the better for him. This way, he stands before the electorate more as the governor of everyone, less as the candidate of his party.VTDigger »
For immediate release Feb. 29, 2012 Contact Shawn Shouldice Phone: 802-371-7923 Montpelier, February 29, 2012 – The office of the Vermont Attorney General today dismissed the claim made last week by the Executive Director of the Vermont Democratic Part... »
