State leaders hope to build “digital culture”
“Young people aren’t going to live where there’s no digital culture,” Paul Costello said. “If Vermont is not one of those places, we’re going to lose vitality.”
Story + video: Advocates push for law to allow “patient-directed” death
Members of Death with Dignity, a Vermont group that is advocating for physician-assisted suicide, said mentally competent patients who have been given six months or less to live ought to have the option to end their lives.
Five Democratic primary candidates for governor embark on "Unity" tour
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 7, 2010 Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Launch a United Vision for Vermont Tour Burlington, Vt – The presumptive Democratic gubernatorial nominee, Peter Shumlin and the four other Democratic Candidates for Governor today launched their United Vision for Vermont Tour. The candidates will make seven stops throughout the state on the two-day tour [...]
Welcome to political purgatory: Will Dems give Dubie an edge as waiting game begins?
The Vermont Democratic Party’s foray into the General Election gubernatorial race is on hold until a candidate emerges from the smoke.
ICYMI, on video: Vermont Democratic Party unity rally
The Vermont Democratic Party held a unity rally for the 13 party candidates for statewide races, including state auditor, secretary of state, lieutenant governor and governor. Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., and Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt., headlined the event.
Dems primary cheat sheet #2: A guide to the gubernatorial candidates’ stances on economic development
Though the Dems have similar policy stances, their job creation approaches and priorities differ substantially.
Primary cheat sheet #1: A guide to the gubernatorial candidates’ stances on the budget, health care and education
We point out subtle and not-so-subtle policy nuances that might help Democratic primary voters decide which gubernatorial candidate to vote for on Tuesday.
Pulcer: Vermont’s broadband infrastructure rating drops to 50th in the nation
The five Democratic candidates agree on many issues. But Matt Dunne really gets what Con Hogan understood back in 2002 about broadband infrastructure. As an old-fogey in the Info Tech field since 1977, I think Matt Dunne is the candidate who can really significantly improve broadband access in Vermont.
In the aggregate: A Who’s Who of primary candidates
Check out our exhaustive listing of links to profiles of primary election candidates for governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state and state auditor by Vermont media outlets. Primary day is Tuesday, Aug. 24.
Dunne releases “experience” ad, garners support from business leaders
Dunne Campaign Releases New Web Video Ad: “Experience” WHITE RIVER JUNCTION – Today the Matt Dunne Campaign released a new web video ad, titled “Experience,” explaining why Dunne is best suited to win in November. In a 30-second long personal message to voters, Dunne challenges Brian Dubie over the loss of jobs and decline in [...]
