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Planned Parenthood Northern New England (PPNNE) recently announced the closure of its last remaining health center in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, marking the latest in a series of closures that began in 2022. The St. Johnsbury center will cease operations June 3, 2025, citing operational challenges including devastating flooding and persistently low reimbursement rates for services.

On Tuesday, Vermont leaders will convene a press conference to condemn the unjust detention of Mohsen Mahdawi, call for his immediate release, and denounce ICE’s unlawful actions by reaffirming their commitment to due process. Vermont Senators will spotlight ongoing legislative efforts to safeguard the rights of migrants and their families, and outline actionable steps to support immigrant communities across the state.

Earlier today, Mohsen Mahdawi—a legal resident of the United States and longtime member of the Upper Valley community—was detained by masked, armed, plainclothes individuals while attempting to complete the final step in his citizenship process at a federal immigration office in Colchester.

“Governor Phil Scott has asked Vermonters to “rise above” the chaos in Washington. He has dismissed the very real fears and concerns of Vermonters, asking instead that we focus on policies in the best interest of Vermont. The truth is, we can’t separate the two. What happens in Washington affects us here at home. 

The Vermont House passed legislation that reforms the emergency housing program away from a hotel/motel focused program to a prevention and

Vermonters have always taken pride in our motto: Freedom and Unity. It’s a reminder that our strength comes from standing together to protect the rights and dignity of all people—especially when those values are under threat.

House Democrats outlined core parts of a major education reform package today aimed at strengthening student opportunities and stabilizing

The Vermont Democratic Party (VDP) has elected Jonathan West of Manchester, Vermont as its new Interim Party Secretary.

Today Vermont Senate Democrats and various union organizations rallied together to advocate for the passage of Proposition 3

Vermont House Democrats held a press conference at the Statehouse on Tuesday afternoon to respond to Governor Phil Scott’s veto of the BAA.

The Vermont Democratic Party (VDP) announced today that it has appointed May Hanlon as Executive Director. Hanlon succeeds Jim Dandeneau, wh

The stakes are way too high. Vetoing the BAA is only compounding the White House’s reckless gutting of vital federal services Vermonters

Vermont Senate Democrats, public health advocates, and Vermont teens gathered to urge the importance of S.69, the ‘Kids Code’ bill, legislation aimed at protecting children’s privacy and safety online while holding Big Tech accountable for harmful design practices.

In response to recent attempts to politicize an individual’s private journey with gender identity and medical care,

Vermont must take bold, immediate action to address the full spectrum of housing needs.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 2 3, 2025 Contact: acarroll@vtdemocrats.org VDP Chair, Jim Ramsey Vermont Democrats Welcome New Party...

Today, Vermont House and Senate Democrats joined superintendents and advocates to make clear their commitment to maintaining Universal School Meals – a program that guarantees two meals a day for every Vermont student. 

The Vermont Democratic Party condemns in the strongest possible terms the most recent reckless, destabilizing action by the Trump...

Today, Vermont Senate Democrats announced their shared vision for this legislative session. Senate committees have recently undergone a significant restructuring: six new Democratic chairs will bring a fresh perspective and have expressed their commitment to working across the aisle to improve quality of life and reduce the cost of living for Vermonters.

When legislators return to Montpelier in January, Ram Hinsdale and Houghton join the call for concrete proposals from the Governor