By Anne Galloway, VTDigger.org The voters of Vermont sent a message to Gov. Peter Shumlin on Tuesday night, and the governor says he heard it “loud and clear.” Shumlin called a news conference in Burlington on Wednesday afternoon, shortly after […]
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Shumlin ‘personally humbled’ by election results
By Anne Galloway, VTDigger.org The voters of Vermont sent a message to Gov. Peter Shumlin on Tuesday night, and the governor says he heard it “loud and clear.” Shumlin called a news conference in Burlington on Wednesday afternoon, shortly after […]
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Milne calls Shumlin’s claim of victory premature
Gubernatorial candidate Scott Milne today criticized Governor Shumlin for his claim of victory in the 2014 Gubernatorial race. “It’s clear that 54% of Vermonters want a new Governor, and a new path forward” according to Scott Milne, after reviewing preliminary […]
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Republican Scott Milne still alive in governor’s race
By Laura Krantz, VTDigger.org Election Day at the Republican headquarters finished Tuesday with an eerie uncertainty: Well after midnight, the governor’s race was too close to call. Joyous GOP House and Senate candidates trickled out of the Sheraton Burlington Hotel […]
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Former Sec. of State Colin Powell to speak at Norwich University on Veterans Day
By Anne Galloway, VTDigger.org Former U.S. Secretary of State and retired four-star U.S. Army General Colin L. Powell will give a presentation at Norwich University on Veterans Day, on Nov. 11. Powell will deliver remarks for the Todd Lecture Series […]
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Statewide election results
Unofficial 2014 election results from Secretary of State’s website, Nov. 5. Governor: Peter Shumlin (D), 86,808 votes (46.45%) Scott Milne (R), 84,106 votes (45.01%) Other candidates received less than 5% of the vote Lieutenant Governor: Phil Scott (R), 115,142 votes […]
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Rutland man being monitored for Ebola is identified
By Morgan True, VTDigger.org The Rutland man under quarantine for possible exposure to the Ebola virus has been identified as Peter Italia. Italia is being held at an undisclosed location to ensure he does not have the Ebola virus. Vermont […]
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Shumlin campaign hits high gear
By John Flowers Gov. Peter Shumlin cited adding more jobs, property tax reform and affordable health care as his top priorities for the next biennium should he be elected to a third consecutive two-year term on Nov. 4. Shumlin, a […]
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Milne appeals to voters for changes
By John Flowers As the CEO of Milne Travel, Republican Scott Milne has sent many people to exotic locations throughout the world. The North Pomfret resident is now hoping to book a destination of his own: Montpelier, where he hopes […]
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Vermont Senate candidates from Rutland County square off at forum
By Cristina Kumka PEGTV held a Senate Candidate Forum Oct. 2 and asked the seven candidates for Vermont Senate questions, selected by a panel of PEGTV board members and staff. The following are excerpts from that forum. There are three […]