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Vermont Democratic Party Executive Director May Hanlon Responds to Governor Scott's Defense of Sharing Vermonters’ Data with Trump Administration

Vermont Democratic Party Executive Director May Hanlon today issued the following statement in response to Governor Phil Scott's Tuesday statement defending his decision to provide the Trump administration with sensitive personal information of tens of thousands of Vermonters receiving nutrition assistance:

Aug 61 min read

Vermonters Already Feeling the Pain of Trump’s Economy, With More Chaos to Come

Under Donald Trump, America has seen the weakest three-month period of job growth since the pandemic

Aug 42 min read

On 60th Anniversary of Medicaid and Medicare, Vermont Democrats Condemn Trump’s Health Care Cuts

In 1965, America took a historic step forward with the creation of Medicaid and Medicare — ensuring that older adults, low-income families, children, and people with disabilities could access essential care regardless of their circumstances. For sixty years, these programs have transformed lives and strengthened our communities.

Jul 302 min read

Six Months In, Trump and Republicans Are Selling Out Working Vermonters

In his first six months in office, Donald Trump has broken his promises to everyone but his billionaire backers.

Jul 202 min read

Democrats Demand Governor Scott Uphold His Call to 'Rise Above' National Discourse with Concrete Action

“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.

Apr 102 min read

Senate Democrats and Union Organizations Rally Behind Proposition 3: A Workers’ Rights Proposal with Tripartisan Support

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

Mar 203 min read

House Democrats Condemn Governor’s Veto of Budget Adjustment Act, Urge Action to Protect Vulnerable Vermonters

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

Mar 192 min read

Statement from House Majority Leader Rep. Lori Houghton on Governor Scott’s Veto of the Budget Adjustment Act (BAA)

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

Mar 151 min read

Vermont Senate and House Democrats Reject Today’s Attacks on Transgender Community

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

Mar 122 min read

Senate Democrats and Advocates Urge Bold Action on Housing and Call on Governor to Support Critical Funding in Budget Adjustment Act

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

Feb 273 min read

Vermont Democrats and Advocates Reject Governor Scott’s Plan to Cut Universal School Meals

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.

Feb 202 min read

Majority Leader Picks In House And Senate Put Health Care And Housing Into Focus

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

Dec 9, 20242 min read

RELEASE: Vermont Dems Come Together to Celebrate Voting Victories

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from the Vermont Democratic Party MONTPELIER, VT — Vermont Democrats met Thursday evening at Stowe's...

Jul 24, 20211 min read