40 years ago: Madeline Kunin sworn in as first and only female VT governor
Friday marked the 40-year anniversary of Madeline Kunin being sworn in as the first and only female governor of Vermont.
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'He could walk with kings': Former Vermont Democratic Gov. Thomas Salmon dies at 92
Former two-term Gov. Thomas P. Salmon — known for his underdog victory in the 1972 gubernatorial race — died "peaceful" on ...
Does being green in Vermont cost too much green?
Vermont’s governor thinks the state got out over its skis when it comes to setting targets for reducing carbon emissions.
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Vermont Governor receives praise for most of his inaugural speech and criticism for omitting an issue
While Vermont’s governor is receiving kudos for the theme and temper of his inaugural address on Thursday, some are pointing ...
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Gov. Phil Scott previews a public safety bill targeting younger and repeat offenders
The governor’s package of proposed changes would address the detention of repeat offenders and would repeal the remaining stage of Raise the Age.
Vermont Legislature votes to approve John Rodgers as lieutenant governor
Rodgers was approved 158-18 by the legislature on the second day of the session in Montpelier, cementing his victory over ...
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Vermont lawmakers elect Republican John Rodgers as lieutenant governor
Thursday’s election was an unusual but not unprecedented event. Rodgers beat Zuckerman in the November elections, but because ...
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In 5th inaugural address, Gov. Phil Scott says housing and education reform are year’s top priorities
After his own landslide victory and Republican gains in the Legislature, the governor said voters have signalled Vermont is ...
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Gov. Thomas Salmon of Rockingham remembered
More than 52 years ago, a former Democrat representative from Bellows Falls stunned Vermont's Republican-centric political ...