Progress
Governor Shumlin’s number one priority has been and remains creating jobs and economic opportunities for Vermonters. Determined to get tough things done, Governor Shumlin has worked tirelessly and today we can report that progress has been made. Vermont by the Numbers: Has seen an increase of 7,550 jobs since Jan. 2011 Has the 5th lowest [...]
St. Albans Messenger Editorial
Two years ago in the heated gubernatorial contest between Democratic candidate Peter Shumlin and Republican Brian Dubie, our choice was Mr. Dubie. We were skeptical of Mr. Shumlin’s partisan nature and we welcomed the balance, energy and integrity Mr. Dubie would bring to the office. Mr. Shumlin narrowly won and two years later he is [...]
Shumlin for Governor
Gov. Peter Shumlin’s first term has been characterized by historic challenges and accomplishments. There is still much work to be done on the numerous projects he has initiated, and he deserves another term. His most notable accomplishment has been the initial stage of his administration’s work on health care reform. Shumlin effectively built support for [...]
For governor: Peter Shumlin
The Burlington Free Press editorial board recommends Peter Shumlin, the Democratic incumbent, for a second term as governor of Vermont. A string of natural disasters — a massive snowstorm, record flooding and a tropical storm — tested the new governor in his first year in office. The Shumlin administration passed the tough test managing disaster [...]
Sanders Says Vermont Health Care Reform Is Model For U.S.
An annual Montpelier conference on mental health drew different political perspectives on a single-payer health care system. Both Gov. Peter Shumlin and his Republican challenger Randy Brock addressed the gathering of the Vermont Association for Mental Health and Addiction Recovery. Brock said he was concerned that a single payer system could limit a [...]
