Full text of Markowitz announcement speech: “Douglas has created a culture that is anti-business”
We’ve had eight years of a governor talking about how bad Vermont is for business. This kind of talk creates a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Analysis of WCAX poll shows no front runner, three-way race for Dems
The analysis shows that Sec. of State Deb Markowitz, Sen. Doug Racine and Matt Dunne are all statistically tied with Dubie.
Private gifts, public trust: Records law at center of press-gown kerfuffle
Corredera says that without a shield law for anonymous donors, UVM can’t compete with other schools for contributions.
Markowitz: Plan Now for Jobs, Energy Opportunities for Post-Yankee Vermont
Candidate for governor presents strategy for job growth and energy development; submits petitions to lawmakers to “Vote No, Now on Yankee.”
Markowitz says “Working Families’ Tax” Wrong Idea
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, February 11, 2010 CONTACT: Paul Tencher, Campaign Manager 401-965-3761 paul@debforvermont.com Markowitz says “Working Families’ Tax” Wrong Idea Taking $40-$80 out of Vermont families’ paychecks shouldn’t be on the table, neither should increasees for small businesses; cites need for fresh ideas and pursuit of aggressive economic recovery plan MONTPELIER—Secretary of State Deb [...]
Markowitz: Vote Now, Vote “No” on Vermont Yankee
The current administration shortchanged energy efficiency and resisted developing wind power in Vermont.
Video update: Early ed main focus at UVM gubernatorial candidate forum
The candidates presented a unified front against what Racine called an “us-versus-them mentality” between the state and local school districts.
Democratic candidates agree to agree on economy, taxes, Yankee
The state’s $151 million deficit was one of the few subjects on which their opinions diverged.
Markowitz: ‘Hardworking, everyday American citizens will be outspent at every turn’
“Get ready for an avalanche of political advertising that will cause more bitter partisan fights that further manipulate and divide our country.”
Economy, health care reform, renewable energy top Vermont Democratic Party’s list
Editor’s note: The Vermont Democratic Party held its fall festival, an annual fundraiser, at the Old Labor Hall in Barre last night. About 200 people attended the catered evening soiree. Sens. Patrick Leahy and Bernie Sanders spoke and Margaret Cheney read a letter from her husband, Rep. Peter Welch (he was away on a congressional [...]
