Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) and the Vermont Department of Public Service announced June 9 that $1 million in federal funding will soon come to Vermont to establish sustainable energy projects at elementary, middle, and high schools across the state […]
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State News
Vermonters urged to challenge broadband map data
The Vermont Community Broadband Board (VCBB) is calling on all Vermonters to check their addresses on the FCC National Broadband Map and file a challenge if the information is incorrect. Correcting addresses that are incorrectly listed as served at speeds […]
State News
Gov. Scott and Sen. Sanders announce $4.8 million of new grants for afterschool and summer programs
Governor Phil Scott, Senator Bernie Sanders and Vermont Afterschool announced Feb. 9 that a new round of grants for afterschool and summer programs is now open for a wide variety of organizations — including non-profits, municipalities, and licensed/regulated providers of […]
Commentary, Opinion
Speaking truth to power
By Matt Krauss Editor’s note: Matt Krauss of Stowe is a happily retired state employee and a former Vermont legislator. Vermont women were denied membership in the exclusive and private Ethan Allen Club until 1990. The welcomed change came about because of very intense public pressure. Women remember the sting of exclusion, and Vermonters have rightfully rejected joining these […]
Local News
Sen. Bernie Sanders tours Rutland County
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) visited five locations in Addison County and Rutland County on Wednesday, May 6: two federally qualified health centers, a parent child center, a high school, and a medical center. “I have looked forward to traveling around […]
Local News
Bernie rallies in Middlebury
By Marguerite Jill Dye MIDDLEBURY—About 500 crowded onto the Middlebury Green to hear Senator Bernie Sanders and friends speak about labor issues, education, health and child care, discrimination, and the importance of the upcoming elections in Vermont and the nation. […]
State News
Sanders announces annual State of the Union student essay contest
On Friday, Nov. 20, U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders launched his sixth annual State of the Union essay contest, calling upon Vermont’s high school students to address what they view as the major issues facing the United States. The U.S. Constitution […]
State News
$10 million federal grant clears path for passenger rail service from Rutland to Burlington
On Monday, Oct. 26, Senator Patrick Leahy, Senator Bernie Sanders, Congressman Peter Welch and Gov. Peter Shumlin announced a $10 million federal grant from the Department of Transportation to improve rail service along the state’s Western Corridor. The improvements will […]