Budgetwise: Finance duo lends expertise to transition team
Trautz: “The program needs are in large part a product of history. The budget didn’t just fall off the turnip truck, there’s a history and reason for expenditures over time.”
Video + story: Shumlin taps Spaulding for Secretary of Administration
Susan Bartlett will be a special assistant to the governor; Beth Robinson will be special counsel; Alex MacLean will handle communications; and Bill Lofy will be chief of staff.
Election post-mortem: GOP losing ground in Vermont; Dean’s transition team assist deemed crucial
Davis says the Republicans are falling into a “trap”: Their base is shrinking. The GOP’s core constituents live in parts of the state where population is stagnant or falling.
Donahue: Since when are state senators above the law?
As I pulled into one of several open “visitor” parking spaces at the Secretary of State’s office, I couldn’t help but notice a car with “Senate 1” as its plate, parked squarely in one of the marked handicap parking spaces.
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.
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.
