The Vermont Progressive Party

The Institutions and Corrections committee heard testimony from the active Community Justice Centers in Montpelier, Burlington, Springfield and St. Johnsbury. The committee wanted to hear from them di... more

VT Income

Over 70% of Vermont households earn less than $50,000

Members of the General Assembly

	Rep. David Zuckerman - Burlington House Ways and Means (tax) committee David has served for a decade. He's been a leader on GMO labeling and liability, death with dignity, medical marijuana and more. He represents part of Burlington including the University of Vermont. learn more
	Rep. Sarah Edwards - Brattleboro House Natural Resources & Energy committee Elected in 2002, Sarah is a leader on energy issues and a clear voice to close VT Yankee at the end of its commission.
	Rep. Sandy Haas - Rochester House Human Services committee Sandy has been a consistent voice for tax reform and small business. She is an articulate voice for the needs of small towns across the state and one of the leaders on the death with dignity bill. learn more
	Rep. Susan Hatch Davis - Washington House Institutions committee A retired State Employee and lifetime community member, Susan is committed to efficiency in government, expanding broadband internet access to rural communities and real property tax reform.
	Rep. Mollie Burke - Brattleboro House Transportation Mollie has served as a representative to Brattleboro's town meeting for many years. She brings dedication to public transportation and sensible priorities to the Statehouse.

Sen. Tim Ashe - Burlington
Economic Development, Housing & General committee
Institutions committee

Tim has served on the Burlington City Councilor and is the first Progressive elected to the State Senate. He brings a wealth of knowledge about affordable housing, wage issues and more.

Be Part of History

February 2nd 2010
Burlington group rallies support for IRV
Burlington Free Press

League of Women Voters at several legislators join to make the case that "50% matters."

January 29th 2010
Vermont Yankee's Future
VPR

Recent leaks and lies shape debate on VY's future between Rep. Sarah Edwards (P-Brattleboro) and Rep. Patty O'Donnell (R-Vernon).

January 25th 2010
Progressives endorse 5 for City Council; Davis won't run re-election
Burlington Free Press

Five Progressives enter March election.

January 21st 2010
Radioactive water found in room at Vermont Yankee
Times Argus

Another radioactive leak found at aging VY plant.

January 20th 2010
Wash, Rinse, Spin and Repeat
Seven Days

Entergy's lies and Sen. Ashe's attempt to close the revolving door between the Douglas Administration Regulators and the regulated.

January 20th 2010
Lax rules drive up health care costs
Burlington Free Press

Mismanagement and poor regulation of Catamount fuels healthcare crisis.

January 19th 2010
VT Edition: Progressive Caucus Priorities
VPR

Reps. Haas and Zuckerman discuss healthcare, VY, and Statehouse politics.

January 14th 2010
Vt. Yankee Says Didn't Mean to Mislead Lawmakers
New York Times

Tritium leak exposes Entergy's false testimony to Vermont legislators.

January 8th 2010
Shifting state costs to property taxes, a familiar refrain
vtdigger

How the state will fix the fiscal crisis with shifts to local property tax.

January 8th 2010
Gov. Douglas Pushes Job Creation Program
WPTZ

Tri-partisan group supports new jobs package.

January 8th 2010
Progressives push for health care reform
WCAX

Consistent cost increases make healthcare #1 priority.

January 7th 2010
Edwards pens resolution for VY workers
Brattleboro Reformer

Rep. Edwards moves to ensure VY workers get a "just transition" when nuke closes.

January 3rd 2010
Campaign finance law: Third time a charm?
Times Argus

Vermont continues to hold elections under questionable campaign finance laws.

December 19th 2009
Green Mountain Mustering for the War at Home or Abroad?
Monthly Review

The troop build up in Afghanistan is leaving Vermont workers poorer and weaker.

December 18th 2009
Vermont Yankee owners release rate proposal
WCAX

Unapproved VY spin-off company offers VT utilities reduced amount of power at over-market rate.

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