Progressives on the Rise
Dear Friends -It may soon be even more difficult to compete in Vermont elections. Under pressure from Democratic and Republican Party operatives, Legislators recently made changes to a formerly...
View ArticleVermont Senate’s campaign finance bill: many find something to like
March 19, 2013; Nancy Remsen; Burlington Free PressPaul Burns, executive director of the Vermont Public Interest Research Group also praised the expanded reporting and other disclosure provisions.“If...
View ArticleNo Laughing Matter: In the Vermont Senate, the Joke's on Campaign-Finance Reform
April 3, 2013; Paul Heintz; Seven DaysWhat’s so funny about banning corporate contributions to political candidates?That’s what Sen. Dave Zuckerman (P/D-Chittenden) was wondering last Thursday night...
View ArticleVermont lawmakers consider early August primary election date
April 8, 2013; Terri Hallenbeck; Burlington Free PressProgressive Party Executive Director Robert Millar said he has concerns about the earlier primary."It pushes the primary even earlier in the...
View ArticleRoll Call: Which Senators Chose Corporate Money Over Real Election Reform?
In an effort to keep you better informed about what’s going on in Montpelier, we’ve decided to start posting some of the key roll call votes this Legislative Biennium so you can keep track of who in...
View ArticleProgressives May Run Against Shumlin in 2014
June 11, 2013; Bob Kinzel; VPR NewsBut the Progressives’ enthusiasm for Shumlin took a big hit in the recent legislative session.They were very disappointed that the Governor opposed efforts to reform...
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The Progressive Party And The Governor
June 11, 2013; Bob Kinzel and Sage Van Wing; VPRThe Vermont Progressive Party is disappointed with Governor Shumlin. They don't appreciate his stance against reforming the state's income tax system,...
View ArticleIf Progressives challenge Shumlin in 2014, it’s the governor’s own fault
June 14, 2013; Alicia Freese; VTDiggerThe Vermont Progressive Party isn’t chomping at the bit to make a run for the governor’s seat in 2014, but party leaders say their displeasure with Gov. Peter...
View ArticleAugust State Committee Meeting - Proposed Agenda
Vermont State Committee MeetingAugust 10, 2013; 1:00 pmTown Hall, BethelREGISTRATION (12:30 PM)STATE COMMITTEE (1:00 PM) Welcome: Martha Abbott (5 minutes)Keynote – The Effect of Annual Budget Cuts...
View ArticleShould Progressives challenge Shumlin in 2014?
August 5, 2013; Terri Hallenbeck; Burlington Free PressWhen members of the Vermont Progressive Party gather Saturday for their state meeting, they will openly discuss the burning issue of the day:...
View ArticleWill a Prog Run for Gov? Nope.
August 8, 2013; Paul Heintz; Seven Days"Should Progs challenge Shumlin in '14?"That's the question Burlington Free Press reporter Terri Hallenbeck put to Vermont Progressive Party leaders in Tuesday's...
View ArticleProgs ponder possible candidate
August 10, 2013; Kyle Midura; WCAXThe next statewide election is more than year away, but Vermont Progressives are already doing political calculus.About 40 people attended the party's state committee...
View ArticleProgs Seem Eager to Take on Shumlin ... If They Can Find the Money and the...
August 11, 2013; Kevin J. Kelley; Seven DaysThe absence of some of the party's brightest stars didn't prevent Vermont Progressives at a meeting on Saturday from considering a race next year against...
View ArticleMinutes - August 2013 State Committee Meeting
1. Opening Remarks from Party Chair, Martha AbbottMartha Abbott reviewed the agenda and noted highlights of what the Party has achieved in recent years, including pushing state towards single payer...
View ArticleMinutes - November 2013 State Convention
November 9, 2013; 1:00 pm, Capital City Grange, Berlin In attendance: 125 peopleWelcome: Martha AbbottMartha started the meeting at 1:15pm and thanked the VT State Employees Association for...
View ArticleThe Democratic Vistas of 2014: Five Reforms to Make Our Politics Matter
January 1, 2014; John Nichols; The NationCommon Cause and other groups are working in states across the country to end the absurd practice of gerrymandering local, state and federal election...
View ArticleDemocrats, Republicans overwhelmingly back campaign finance bill in House vote
January 9, 2014; Anne Galloway; VTDiggerIn the brief House debate Thursday, independents and Progressives complained that the bill gives the major parties — Republicans and Democrats — an unfair...
View ArticlePress Release: Progressive Party Statement on Burlington City Progressive Caucus
On Sunday evening, over fifty Burlington Progressives gathered at the East Avenue Co-housing to endorse candidates for the 2014 Town Meeting Day election. In addition to endorsing candidates, those...
View ArticleVermont signs $2.8-million software contract
february 3, 2014; Nancy Remsen; Burlington Free PressMONTPELIER — When the first campaign finance reports for the 2014 election are filed in July, the office of the Secretary of State hopes candidates...
View ArticleMy Turn: Campaign finance bill fails Vermonters
The late Molly Ivins said it well: “Either we keep corporate money out of the political system, or we lose the democracy.”A new campaign finance bill enacted by state lawmakers late last month not only...
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