Vermont women have had a good reason to be chagrined. Vermont is the only state in the nation never to have sent a woman to Congress.
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Welch launches campaign to replace Leahy in the US Senate
U.S. Rep. Peter Welch early Monday officially launched his long-rumored campaign for the U.S. Senate. His candidacy comes one week after U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., announced he would retire in 2023.
Who will take Leahy’s place in the Senate and why does everyone think it’s Welch?
With Vermont’s senior U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy having just announced that he will retire at the conclusion of his current term in 2023, Vermont politicos suspect that U.S. Rep. Peter Welch will take his place, following in the footsteps of U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders’ own rise to the Senate in 2007.
Senate confirms Vermont’s Beth Robinson to Second Circuit Court of Appeals
Vermont’s Beth Robinson will be the first openly LGBTQ+ woman to serve on a federal appellate court after the Senate voted 51-45 in favor of her confirmation Monday evening.
Lt. Gov. Molly Gray hires a new chief of staff
The state’s highest elected Democratic official has a new top aide less than a year after taking office.
Gray calls on Scott to take ‘greater measures’ to manage pandemic
Amid a rise in cases, Lt. Gov. Molly Gray on Thursday called on the Scott administration to take “greater measures” to dampen the spread of Covid-19.
Lt. Gov. Molly Gray: What I’ve been hearing from Vermonters
Key issues include housing, child care, mental health, telehealth and broadband.
Advisory committee recommends using $1.65 million to update Statehouse before 2022 session
The committee also supported a recommendation to limit the number of students who visit the Statehouse during the upcoming session.
Lt. Gov. Molly Gray: To recover stronger, we have to listen to Vermonters
It would be a missed opportunity to let the lessons learned from this pandemic pass us by. To embrace this opportunity and to make investments that serve the needs of our communities, we have to center the experiences and voices of Vermonters in the process.
As Leahy ponders reelection, potential successors prepare for a vacancy
The 81-year-old senator hasn’t said whether he will seek a ninth term in the U.S. Senate, but Rep. Peter Welch appears to be eyeing the seat. Other top politicos have expressed interest in succeeding Welch in the House.
Gray, Kurrle to join Vermont Guard in North Macedonia diplomatic efforts
After a 28-year military partnership between the country and the Vermont National Guard, officials look to strengthen economic ties.
Legislature adjourns, ending a historic and remote session
Lawmakers passed a $7.35 billion state budget on Friday and wrapped up their work for the year, ending a legislative session defined by remote work and the Covid-19 pandemic.
Senate approves $100 million to expand, improve broadband service
The legislation steers money both to communications union districts and small private internet providers to bring high-speed fiber to areas of the state that lack broadband service.
2nd gentleman Douglas Emhoff praises state’s Covid response
Emhoff, who is married to Vice President Kamala Harris, made two stops in Burlington where he touted Covid-19 vaccines and applauded state leaders for their response to the pandemic.