Jim Harrison of Chittenden announced his candidacy for a new term as state representative for the new Rutland-11 district (Chittenden, Killington, Mendon and Pittsfield). He was first appointed to the Legislature in 2017 by Governor Phil Scott and was elected […]
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Local News
Brian Horton to challenge Job Tate for State Rep of Rutland-Windsor-1
KILLINGTON — On Friday, March 11, Brian Horton of Killington, Vt., announced his candidacy for the Vermont State House of Representatives, representing the towns of: Mendon, Killington, Chittenden and Bridgewater. (RUT-WDR-1). The seat is currently held by Republican Job Tate of […]
Letter
State spending continues to outpace growth
Dear Editor, Last Thursday Governor Shumlin delivered his final State of the State address to a chamber full of dignitaries, special guests and a group of legislators who are facing yet another difficult budget crisis. While there was much in […]
Letter
Republican House members move farther to the right
Dear Editor, Last week, Paul Dame, a first-year Republican Representative from Essex Junction penned an op-ed praising Kentucky Senator Rand Paul’s recent visit. Dame touts Senator Paul as the “first candidate to prove how we can build a bigger, better, […]
Letter
A reflection on the end of session
Dear Editor, I apologize for sending this legislative wrapup so late! I was cut military orders early last week and after the session ended late Saturday night I had to rush home, pack and be at Camp Hinds in Raymond, Maine for […]
Opinion
Tate update
Dear Editor, On Sunday night I attended a community hearing at Center Rutland’s fire house on the proposed closing of Rutland’s 911 dispatch call center. The room was packed and in attendance were representatives from several of Rutland County’s emergency teams, […]
Opinion
Anne is the one
Dear Editor, Let me start by saying Anne Gallivan’s modesty and her penchant for listening instead of talking make her a lousy campaigner. But those qualities, combined with her intellect, honesty, ethics, persuasiveness and her ability to compromise make her […]
Opinion
Gallivan: Invest in a future
Dear Editor, It is time once again for the voters of Bridgewater, Chittenden, Killington and Mendon to decide on representation in Montpelier. As your current representative, I want to use my experience to work with a strong voice. My views […]
Opinion
Tate: Why I’m running to represent you
Dear Editor, This coming election is extremely crucial for the future of Vermont. With a lop-sided government in Montpelier we continue to see a singular point of view having full reign over the state’s budget, our business climate, our personal freedoms […]
Opinion
Tom Terenzini will work to prevent expensive and ineffective bureaucracies
Dear Editor, Rutland Town has a clear choice for Representative to the Vermont House on election day, Nov. 4. Tom Terenzini has represented Rutland Town’s interests very well. In the area of education, Rutland Town is a “Gold Town,” which […]